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Liverpool vs Chelsea in the third week of the 2021/2022 Premier League ended without a winner. Colored a red card for the Blues, the match ended with the score 1-1.
Playing at Anfield, Liverpool, Saturday (28/8/2021), Chelsea could take the lead since the 22nd minute. Kai Havertz put the visitors ahead with a header.
Chelsea’s advantage disappeared at the end of the first half. Reece James’s handball made Mohamed Salah’s goal bogged down by a penalty. The defender was also sent off by referee Anthony Taylor.
In the second half, despite dominating the game, Liverpool were unable to break into the Chelsea goal, which defended well. The 1-1 score lasted until the game broke up.
This result makes Chelsea and Liverpool both collected 7 points from three matches. Both are currently still in second and third place in the Premier League standings, behind West Ham United, which also collects 7 points.
The course of the match
The hosts got the first chance in the fourth minute. Harvey Elliott’s efforts are still directing the ball to the side of the Chelsea goal.
In the 10th minute, Jordan Henderson’s turn was wasted. Getting feedback from Trent Alexander-Arnold in the penalty box, he flicked it to the side of Edouard Mendy’s goal.
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The moment Jordan Henderson misses a chance Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images– |
Several times Virgil van Dijk has also threatened through air situations, but has yet to score a goal. Continuing to press, Liverpool’s goal even broke first.
In the 22nd minute, Kai Havertz brought Chelsea a 1-0 lead. From a corner, the German’s header sent the ball nestled into Alisson Becker’s goal at the far left post.
After leading, Chelsea had a moment to control the game. Several times the threat was spread by Mason Mount and Romelu Lukaku, but it has not yet resulted in a goal.
Entering the final minutes of the first half, the game began to run hot. One of them when Liverpool got a penalty. In the 45+1 minute, Chelsea were awarded a penalty after Reece James stopped Sadio Mane’s flick on the goal line with his hand, having first checked by VAR. James was also red carded for his actions.
 The moment when Liverpool and Chelsea players clashed after Reece James’ red card. (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)– |
The penalty was then taken by Mohamed Salah, and could beat Mendy. Score 1-1 closed the first half.
The second half began, Chelsea replaced two players. Kai Havertz was replaced by Mateo Kovacic, and N’Golo Kante was replaced by Thiago Silva.
In the second half, Liverpool appeared dominant thanks to the superior number of players. Many chances were created, but no goals were created.
In the 51st minute, Diogo Jota’s header directed the ball over the Chelsea goal. Meanwhile, a minute later, Van Dijk’s kick from outside the penalty box could also be silenced by Mendy.
Liverpool got another chance in the 59th minute. This time Fabinho tried his luck, firing a shot from outside the box. However, Mendy can suppress the lag again.
Chelsea, who can only build the occasional counter-attack, can also still be troublesome. In the 64th minute, Lukaku had a chance to score, but his shot was blocked by Joel Matip in front of the Liverpool goal.
Liverpool itself can be frustrated because it is difficult to break into Chelsea’s goal. Several times his efforts can be countered by the back row of the Blues.
Entering the final minutes, there were still no goals from Liverpool, who continued to pound Chelsea. The score finally lasted 1-1.
Lineup
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson (Tsimikas 86 ‘), Elliot, Fabinho, Henderson (Thiago 74’), Salah, Firmino (Jota 43 ‘), Mane
Chelsea: Mendy, Ruediger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, James, Kante (Kovacic 46′), Jorginho (Chalobah 87′), Alonso, Mount, Havertz (Silva 46′), Lukaku
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