That this performance, complete with a great assist for Chelsea’s only goal, came against the club who tried so desperately to also sign him — with boos from the Anfield stands often accompanying his every move — makes this defeat slightly more amusing and easier to take.

Liverpool Triumph Over Chelsea to Secure Top Spot Liverpool demonstrated their Premier League credentials with a hard-fought victory over Chelsea at Anfield, cementing their position at the summit of

Or not Curtis Jones, anyway. Winners are not always scored by the best player on the pitch but, in a match that could shape two clubs’ seasons, this one was. Jones’ display of extraordinary dynamism restored Liverpool to the top of the table.

Follow live action from Anfield as in-form sides Liverpool and Chelsea meet in the Premier League on Sunday Before the international break, Liverpool edged past winless Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. But that barely tells the story of the match.

Liverpool is looking more and more like Manchester City’s main title rival after beating resurgent Chelsea 2-1 to stay top of the Premier League table

Arne Slot looks set to face his toughest test yet as Liverpool's new manager today as the Reds host in-form Chelsea at Anfield. Slot is the first Liverpool boss to win nine of his first 10 games in charge of the Reds.