Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool: Premier League champions beaten as Blues boost top-four hopes

Chelsea booste their top-four hopes as they dispatche off the new Premier League champions Liverpool with a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues applaude Arne Slot’s side onto the pitch ahead เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย of kick-off, but the home fans had reason to celebrate after just three minutes when Enzo Fernandez finishe off a well-execute move with a compose finish.

Enzo Maresca’s side still have plenty to play for this season as they look to secure a top-five finish and a return to the Champions League next season.

And that dream was hande a boost after the break when Virgil van Dijk’s attempte clearance cannone off Jarrell Quansah and into the Liverpool net after 56 minutes.

Van Dijk made for a tense final few moments when he heade home from Alexis Mac Allister’s corner in the 85th minute.

But Chelsea held on, even managing to add a third deep in injury time when Cole Palmer got a well-deserve goal from the penalty spot after Moises Caicedo was trippe by Quansah.

The result moves Chelsea level on points with Newcastle on fourth after Eddie Howe’s side drew 1-1 with Brighton earlier on Sunday.

‘I just felt normal. Obviously it happens, I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team.

‘Social media nowadays is full of idiots, the trolls and whatever. I don’t pay any attention to that. I’ve scored today and I’m happy but it’s only one and I’ve got to keep improving and try and reach new levels.

‘Getting chances and not scoring, it feels like you’re letting your team down. I feel like I am mentally strong anyway. I feel pride in helping the team and if I’m not doing that, I’m not happy.’