Chelsea secured a vital 3-1 victory over newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, keeping their UEFA Champions League hopes alive. The win pushes the Blues three points clear of Nottingham Forest, albeit having played one more match. Liverpool looked like a team already in celebration mode after clinching the title last week.
This result is significant for Kenyan football fans and punters, as Chelsea’s top-five chase shakes up the Premier League betting landscape on Bangbet.com.
Fast Start from a Hungry Chelsea
Right from the kick-off, Chelsea played like a team with everything on the line. It took just three minutes for Enzo Fernández to open the scoring after a slick move involving Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto. The Blues looked sharper, quicker, and hungrier against a heavily rotated Liverpool side that made six changes from their title-clinching win over Tottenham.
Noni Madueke could have doubled the lead soon after but chose to shoot instead of passing to Fernández, his effort dragging just wide. Liverpool controlled the ball for spells but lacked cutting edge, failing to trouble Robert Sánchez.
Pressure Pays Off as Chelsea Extend the Lead
Chelsea’s high tempo continued into the second half. While Alisson stopped a tame effort from Nicolas Jackson, he could do nothing about the Blues’ second. Palmer beat Tsimikas down the right, and although his cross missed everyone, Virgil van Dijk’s clearance rebounded off teammate Jarrell Quansah into the net for a comical own goal.
That incident finally stirred Liverpool. Van Dijk, Núñez, and Salah all came close to reducing the deficit, but either missed the target or were denied. Chelsea nearly put the game to bed through Jadon Sancho and Palmer, with the latter striking the post.
Late Drama and Palmer’s Penalty Seals It
Liverpool eventually pulled one back via Van Dijk’s powerful header from a corner, injecting tension into the closing moments. However, any hope of a comeback was crushed when Quansah fouled Caicedo in stoppage time. Palmer stepped up and calmly slotted home from the spot—his first goal since January—to seal the win.
The result lifts Chelsea’s European ambitions and sets up a thrilling encounter with Newcastle at St. James’ Park.
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Final Thoughts
Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool wasn’t just another significant result but a statement. The Blues showed hunger, quality, and mental strength in a game that demanded excellence. As Liverpool looks forward to their title parade, Chelsea is still chasing their glory—and they just might get there.
