Chelsea vs Liverpool, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueLiverpool stay perfect with nervous win at Chelsea
Liverpool made it six wins from six matches in the Premier League after claiming a nervous 2-1 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 10': Offside, Chelsea. Kepa Arrizabalaga tries a through ball, but Tammy Abraham is caught offside.
- 12': Offside, Chelsea. Willian tries a through ball, but Tammy Abraham is caught offside.
- 12': Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
- 12': Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Andreas Christensen (Chelsea).
- 13': Sadio Mané (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Goal! Chelsea 0, Liverpool 1. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Mohamed Salah following a set piece situation.
- 15': Substitution, Chelsea. Marcos Alonso replaces Emerson because of an injury.
- 16': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 17': Foul by Fabinho (Liverpool).
- 17': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Sadio Mané.
- 20': Foul by Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea).
- 20': Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24': Attempt saved. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andreas Christensen with a through ball.
- 26': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Jordan Henderson.
- 27': Offside, Chelsea. Willian tries a through ball, but Mason Mount is caught offside.
- 27': GOAL CANCELLED BY VAR: César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 28': VAR Decision: No Goal Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool.
- 29': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 29': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 30': Goal! Chelsea 0, Liverpool 2. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Andrew Robertson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 33': Offside, Chelsea. N'Golo Kanté tries a through ball, but César Azpilicueta is caught offside.
- 34': Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool).
- 35': Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
- 35': Foul by Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).
- 35': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
- 39': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Andreas Christensen.
- 42': Substitution, Chelsea. Kurt Zouma replaces Andreas Christensen because of an injury.
- 44': Offside, Chelsea. Jorginho tries a through ball, but Tammy Abraham is caught offside.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Willian (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Fikayo Tomori.
- 45': Attempt missed. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta with a cross.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Chelsea 0, Liverpool 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Chelsea 0, Liverpool 2.
- 46': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Fikayo Tomori.
- 47': Attempt saved. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross.
- 47': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
- 47': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Fabinho with a cross following a corner.
- 51': Offside, Liverpool. Fabinho tries a through ball, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is caught offside.
- 52': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk.
- 53': Offside, Chelsea. César Azpilicueta tries a through ball, but Willian is caught offside.
- 56': Hand ball by N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
- 57': Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card.
- 59': Attempt missed. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta with a cross.
- 59': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Joel Matip.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross.
- 59': Attempt missed. N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
- 65': Attempt missed. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Roberto Firmino.
- 69': Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).
- 71': Goal! Chelsea 1, Liverpool 2. N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
- 71': Substitution, Liverpool. James Milner replaces Sadio Mané.
- 72': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by James Milner (Liverpool).
- 73': Attempt missed. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jorginho.
- 75': Foul by Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
- 75': N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Substitution, Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi replaces Tammy Abraham.
- 77': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Fikayo Tomori.
- 78': Foul by Fabinho (Liverpool).
- 78': Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Fabinho (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Attempt missed. Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta with a cross.
- 80': Foul by Joel Matip (Liverpool).
- 80': Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Offside, Chelsea. Mason Mount tries a through ball, but Marcos Alonso is caught offside.
- 82': Foul by Kurt Zouma (Chelsea).
- 82': Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 83': Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Substitution, Liverpool. Adam Lallana replaces Jordan Henderson.
- 84': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 84': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 84': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card.
- 86': Foul by James Milner (Liverpool).
- 86': Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': James Milner (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Attempt missed. Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Marcos Alonso with a cross.
- 89': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by James Milner.
- 90': Attempt missed. Mason Mount (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Marcos Alonso.
- 90'+1': Foul by Andrew Robertson (Liverpool).
- 90'+1': Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Jorginho (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Marcos Alonso.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Liverpool. Joseph Gomez replaces Mohamed Salah.
- 90'+4': Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Marcos Alonso (Chelsea).
- 90'+4': Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Foul by Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).
- 90'+5': Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Chelsea 1, Liverpool 2.
- 0': Match ends, Chelsea 1, Liverpool 2.
Statistics
 LIV |
CHE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 7 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 45 | Possession | 55 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 303 | Accurate Passes | 394 |
| 415 | Passes | 492 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 10 | Crosses | 26 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 71 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 43 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 11 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 37 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 37 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 40,638
Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 40,638
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | +42 | 79 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | +6 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Chelsea (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) |
| 29 | Fikayo Tomori  |
| 4 | Andreas Christensen |
| 33 | Emerson |
| 28 | César Azpilicueta |
| 5 | Jorginho |
| 17 | Mateo Kovacic |
| 7 | N'Golo Kanté |
| 9 | Tammy Abraham |
| 19 | Mason Mount |
| 10 | Willian |
Liverpool (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Adrián (GK) |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk |
| 32 | Joël Matip |
| 26 | Andrew Robertson |
| 66 | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| 3 | Fabinho |
| 5 | Georginio Wijnaldum |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson |
| 9 | Roberto Firmino |
| 10 | Sadio Mané |
| 11 | Mohamed Salah |
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