League winners Liverpool lose to Chelsea, Palmer ends goal drought

Chelsea secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League, boosting their Champions League hopes. The win came after a strong performance from the home side, with Enzo Fernández opening the scoring in the third minute. Liverpool struggled to find their footing, but Chelsea doubled their lead just before halftime when Jarell Quansah scored an own goal.

The Reds finally found their rhythm in the second half, with Virgil van Dijk heading in a corner kick in the 85th minute to reduce the deficit. However, Chelsea sealed the win with a penalty kick in the 90th+5 minute, scored by Cole Palmer. The penalty was awarded after Moisés Caicedo was fouled in the box by Quansah.

The victory was a significant boost for Chelsea, who have been struggling to find consistency this season. Palmer’s penalty was his first goal since mid-January, and it marked a fitting end to a strong team performance. Liverpool, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have lost at Stamford Bridge, but they remain top of the league.

Chelsea’s manager will be pleased with his team’s defensive solidity despite Van Dijk’s goal for Liverpool. The Blues have now secured a vital win that puts pressure on their competitors in the Champions League race. Liverpool, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from this defeat and maintain their league lead.

The match was marked by some notable moments, including a close-range shot from Pedro Neto that flew over the bar and a swift break from Chelsea that ended with Jadon Sancho’s shot being saved by Alisson. Cole Palmer also had a chance to seal the win with a shot that hit the post.

The win was a confidence booster for Chelsea, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures. Liverpool, on the other hand, will need to regroup and focus on maintaining their league lead.