Chelsea managed to leave Anfield with a deserved point on Saturday afternoon, despite having to play the entirety of the second half with just 10 men after Reece James' sending off.
Match Report
Kai Havertz gave the European champions an early lead but his opener was cancelled out by a Mohamed Salah penalty in first-half stoppage time.
Thomas Tuchel's side started lively and found themselves ahead midway through the half. James swung a corner towards the near post where Havertz arrived and produced an exquisite header that looped over Alisson Becker and into the far corner.
Romelu Lukaku had a chance to double Chelsea's lead but Andy Robertson deflected it wide, before a moment of controversy allowed the Reds to level.
James made a goal-line block, only for VAR to intervene and rule that a handball had occurred after the ball deflected off of his leg. A penalty was correctly awarded, though Chelsea were unhappy and will feel aggrieved with the decision to give James his marching orders. Salah madone mistake from 12 yards.
The second half saw Chelsea excellently keep Liverpool at arm's length, never really conceding a chance to their hosts despite the numerical disparity.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
4' CHANCE! Elliott's long shot inches wide
10' CLOSE! Henderson misses a good chance
21' GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea (Havertz)
33' Kante's long shot saved
35' CLOSE! Mount's shot wide out
36' MISS! Elliott's shot flies into the sky
42' Sub! Jota replaces Firmino
47' Red Card! Reece James sent off
49' Penalty Goal! Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (Salah)
49' Ardent conflict between Henderson and Mendy
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51' CHANCE! Jota's header over the bar
59' Fabinho's long shot denied by Mendy
74' Sub! Henderson replaced by Thiago
85' CHANCE! Kovacic's shot denied by Alisson
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: Henderson, Matip, Alisson, Firmino, Salah, Van Dijk, Mane, Fabinho, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Elliott
Subs: Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Joe Gomez, Naby Keita, Tsimikas, Jota, Kelleher, Konate
Chelsea XI: Azpilicueta, Lukaku, Alonso, Jorginho, Rudiger, Christensen, E. Mendy, Kante, Mount, Havertz, Reece James
Subs: Thiago Silva, Kovacic, Kepa, Werner, Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, T. Chalobah, Chilwell, Hudson-Odoi
wiaablmtz
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Chelsea were better i admit it. Gotta praise them for the extraordinary defending
TanveerRandhawa
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Thing to learn : 10 man Chelsea can defend better than 11 man Chelsea
RohanVashodia
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Lukaku's dribbling = Werner's finishing
KvngDonzy
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Chelsea to Arsenal: ... and that's how its done with 10 men
Desmondeyum
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What a brilliant performance from Chelsea against a 12-men Liverpool
ManCityFanForever
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Liverpool weren’t buying any player because they invested all in referees😂
N0_N0NsENSE
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Lukaku and Ronaldo trying to dribble are going to be highlights of the premier league this season ‼️ 😁
Greatness142
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Mendy has showed us why he's the BEST keeper in premier league💪 keep making Africans proud ❤️
Patemilli600
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We're supposed to win the game but the ref was against us, and we showed them that we're the champions of Europe.
CarlConnel
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It clearly shows Chelsea are true title contenders well done
Mc_Carh_ty
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Defending, it's an art practiced at Chelsea🔥
Gaffer123
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So Chelsea 10 men is better than Liverpool 11
RassStonzy1
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Chelsea have overtaken Atletico Madrid in DEFENSIVE Duty
Morelife_187
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We have to give chelsea props because most other teams would of gone down bad from that red card big respect from a United fan
jumbckoruy
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Chelsea were impressive today. Good one
Vupabdmtuz
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Chelsea fans waiting for Anthony Taylor after the match 🤣🤣
Gaffer123
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Now we all know why this man is the best coach in the world right now
CashErra10
405
You are a brick wall
Dearjust
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GIF GIF GIF!: https://bit.ly/3sSGmcp
Savage561
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Respect to the BLUES ❤️. If Liverpool were down to 10 men Chelsea the score should be 4:1… more Respect blues 💯
prosper8
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Even Robertson is shocked... bad refereeing
Amgnonijunior
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Referee trying to hide after the game...
RoverSanil
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This is what you call title contenders...unlike some team who needs only penelty to secure a draw at home
Pukeprs
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I don't see that as deliberate hand ball by RJ. it was a penalty but not red ♦️
nobleng123
357
Awesome performance by Chelsea
excuser
353
The match end 1-1 But Chelsea win my heart.
kingki
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my motm. the savior
dezcklopru
271
Well done Mendy. The Chelsea defence is unbelievable
Absolutegenius
270
Anthony Taylor after Liverpool failed to win😂😂
TheKing27
257
Tuchel to Mendy after that performance today
vostoko
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the refere tried to walk with Liverpool but sadly Liverpool walked alone
Amirul_PRO2004
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The Great Wall Of Chelsea
IbraahimSajjadh
162
Silva made the Chelsea's defense look like a wall
butux2020
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for those who is saying Liverpool can't win Chelsea with 10 man, y can't Chelsea win with 10 men. at least leed united win city with 10 men.
Bartozzy
150
we draw but he won our hearts
hoceilnopz
143
we praise Chelsea but we must not forget the builder
Gaffer123
133
Liverpool vs Norwich and Liverpool vs Chelsea
lawalidris
119
If Liverpool can't score a goal against 10 man Chelsea in 45 minutes and they conceded a goal when they are 11 Vs 11 at Anfied, then Chelsea is a team to watch this season. Kudos to Tuchel for the well deserved point.
Benxe
119
Chelsea play 45 mins with red card.......They deserved applause 👏
GodwinzJ
108
Mendy any day anytime.. 👌👌
Messi890trilla
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Chelsea fans to the referee: how is that a red card
hazardeden1017
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Lukaku's dribbling = Werner's finishing
actually without Lukaku no one could hold the ball and brush off defenders during those tense situations, he is coming against vvd ,matip taa alone
RaiyanHasib
21
Lukaku's dribbling = Werner's finishing
He did really well, considering he was the only man in attack
LIVING-TRIBUNAL
21
Chelsea to Arsenal: ... and that's how its done with 10 men
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Chelsea is unimaginable, wow wow wow
kingSpoke
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Lukaku's dribbling = Werner's finishing
bra he was alone in attack mount had to play the Reece james role you haters 😂
nobleng123
16
It clearly shows Chelsea are true title contenders well done
I really admire Chelsea's performance.
FrankUtd
13
Lukaku's dribbling = Werner's finishing
Lawyers are still settling the matter😂
stunnerkicks
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Lukaku and Ronaldo trying to dribble are going to be highlights of the premier league this season ‼️ 😁
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you talk as if RONALDO has never dribbled , he can do that when necessary .. use your brain not your anusss to speak . wtf^ is wrong with you Messi fans??
MohammedRaheem
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Thing to learn : 10 man Chelsea can defend better than 11 man Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder was crazy
Hulk4444
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Lukaku and Ronaldo trying to dribble are going to be highlights of the premier league this season ‼️ 😁
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It takes nothing to hate anyone, ppl will find a 100 ways to criticize, doesnt matters if its ronaldo or messi or any other player. Pls stop posting any type of hate comments and enjoy the gift these guys are providing.