Liverpool reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League with a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield, driven by a stellar performance from Curtis Jones.
The victory was a timely response for Liverpool, who had temporarily lost their lead earlier in the day following Manchester City’s dramatic last-minute win against Wolves.
The match started with high intensity as Mohamed Salah slotted home a penalty in the 29th minute, following a foul by Chelsea’s Levi Colwill. Salah, a former Chelsea player, has now netted five goals against his former club, equaling the Premier League record for the most goals scored by an ex-player against them.
As the first half neared its end, Curtis Jones was denied a second penalty when a VAR review overturned referee John Brooks’ initial decision against Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Chelsea leveled the score shortly after halftime, with Nicolas Jackson netting the equalizer. The goal came after a contentious offside call was reversed, with replays confirming that Ibrahima Konate had played Jackson onside.
However, it was the dynamic partnership of Salah and Jones that ultimately made the difference. Jones scored the decisive goal in the 51st minute, stretching to convert Salah’s precise cross in front of a roaring Kop.
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With this victory, Liverpool sits one point clear of Manchester City and four points ahead of their next opponents, Arsenal. Chelsea remains in sixth place, three points off the coveted top four. Arne Slot’s tenure continues to impress, with the manager winning 10 of his first 11 matches, second only to Pep Guardiola’s record.
