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Leaders Liverpool extend perfect start with Chelsea win

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Reuters
23 September, 2019, 02:05 am
Last modified: 23 September, 2019, 02:15 am

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Leaders Liverpool extend perfect start with Chelsea win

It was a sixth straight league win from the start of the campaign for the European champions and extended their club-record streak to 15 in total.

Reuters
23 September, 2019, 02:05 am
Last modified: 23 September, 2019, 02:15 am
Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Liverpool - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 22, 2019 Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi shoots at goal. Reuters
Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Liverpool - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 22, 2019 Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi shoots at goal. Reuters

Leaders Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season as they staved off a second-half fight back from Chelsea to secure a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge that left them five points clear at the summit.

Liverpool opened a two-goal lead in the first half as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino found the net from clever free kicks, before Juergen Klopp's side showed just enough resilience after the break to keep Chelsea at bay.

Mourinho on Chelsea: "When you start accepting defeats just because your team played well and just because your players gave their best, a performance for people to be proud of… I think when you get used to it, that's when the big clubs stop being big clubs."

Harsh? ? pic.twitter.com/yQu30uVNuW— Goal (@goal) September 22, 2019

It was a sixth straight league win from the start of the campaign for the European champions and extended their club-record streak to 15 in total.

The victory, however, owed as much to their steely work ethic under pressure as their more heralded attacking attributes.

7️⃣ successive away league wins - a new club record! ? pic.twitter.com/ySgV57rIox— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 22, 2019

"The boys did really well and fought really hard. I don't think there is any other way to win here," Klopp said.

Chelsea made a spirited fightback in the second half, pulling a goal back with a superb effort from N'Golo Kante, but they missed late chances to equalise and fell to a second defeat of the season that left them 10 points off the pace in 11th.

Excellent performances from Kante and Tomori today. That was an immensely spirited second half effort from Chelsea. Some cause for concern but Liverpool were so tested. They were pummelled at the end and desperate for the final whistle. #CFC #CHELIV— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) September 22, 2019

For Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, there were numerous positives to take from the game, even if his side are still without a home league win this season.

"It is hard to accept congratulations after a loss, but the second-half display is close to where we want to be," he said.

⭐️ Man of the Match, @LFC's Joel Matip
59 touches
9 clearances (most in match)
Won 5/6 aerial duels (joint most in match)
3 tackles (most for team)
7 x possession gained pic.twitter.com/tHwqVi71WJ— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) September 22, 2019

FRENETIC PACE

Liverpool began the match at a frenetic pace as the intensity of their pressing game kept Chelsea pegged firmly against the ropes, struggling to hold onto possession or build any momentum, and it was not long until the pressure told.

Mohamed Salah backheeled a free kick to Alexander-Arnold on the edge of the box, who let fly with his right foot, drilling the ball past goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to give the visitors the lead after 14 minutes.

Despite being second best for much of the first half, Chelsea still had their moments.

Big win on my 50th match wearing Liverpool's jersey. Very proud of the number and this victory. Special day! #LFC #YNWA pic.twitter.com/VMrThN8PZ5— Fabinho (@_fabinhotavares) September 22, 2019

They were denied an equaliser by VAR after 26 minutes when Cesar Azpilicueta bundled the ball in only for replays to show that Mason Mount had strayed a fraction offside in the build-up, swiftly curtailing the home crowd's raucous celebrations.

Salt was then rubbed into the wound when Liverpool doubled their lead four minutes later.

365 - It has now been exactly one year since a team other than Liverpool or Manchester City were top of the @premierleague table, with Chelsea the last team sit top on 22nd September 2018. Untouchables.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 22, 2019

Alexander-Arnold tapped a free kick on the left to Andy Robertson, whose cross was met by Firmino and he powered his header home from close range.

Liverpool should have added to their advantage early in the second half when Firmino was left unmarked at the far post but he scuffed his volley and the Brazilian's effort was parried away by Arrizabalaga before Chelsea began to find their feet.

N'Golo Kanté covered pretty much every single blade of grass vs. Liverpool. ? pic.twitter.com/iB5NXdKR7R— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 22, 2019

Kante pulled one back in spectacular fashion, turning midfielder Fabinho, before attacking the heart of the visitors' defence and curling the ball into the far corner, before further chances came and went.

Substitute Michy Batshuayi headed wide after 88 minutes and Mount scooped a Marcos Alonso cross over the bar at the death to leave the home side rueing their missed opportunities.

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