Mo Salah sets things right for ‘The Reds’ in a thrilling 2-1 home win against on-form Chelsea
The much-awaited clash of match week 8 saw ‘The Blues’ sunk twice by ‘The Reds’ in a game that kicked off at 18:30 yesterday at Anfield. Chelsea seemed to be the favorites with 56% possession in the early minutes of the encounter. Defensive errors from Levi Colwill created problems for Enzo Maresca’s men. Mohamed Salah did not waste the penalty opportunity, sending Robert Sanchez the wrong way and making the score 1-0 twenty-nine minutes into the first half.
The pressure mounted on Liverpool every minute when Chelsea ace Nicolas Jackson sent a rocket shot that hit the crossbar in the 34th minute.
John Brooks signaled a penalty for Liverpool after a dangerous challenge by Robert Sanchez on Curtis Jones, but VAR intervened. Chelsea’s goalkeeper avoided a potential card, and the penalty was overruled following the VAR check.
Nicolas Jackson found the back of the net in the 48th minute with a beautiful assist from Moisés Caicedo, but the goal was under review for a possible offside. After the VAR check, Chelsea was awarded the goal, leveling the score at 1-1. The atmosphere at Anfield became tense as both teams were locked in at 1-1. Mohamed Salah delivered a technical cross to Curtis Jones, who scored to make it 2-1. The home fans erupted in wild celebration as Liverpool took the lead.
Arne Slot’s men played with vigor and determination to keep the visitors at bay. Chelsea controlled much of the game, but ‘The Reds’ remained resilient, fending off the danger posed by Chelsea’s forwards. John Brooks blew the final whistle, confirming Liverpool’s win, keeping them at the top of the table with 21 points from 8 games, just one point ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
