Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Score and Reaction from 2016 Premier League Match

Liverpool continued their fine start to the Premier League season with an excellent 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday. 

Dejan Lovren struck to put the visitors ahead in the 18th minute after some non-existent Chelsea defending, and there was little the Blues could do about a stunning Jordan Henderson effort to double their advantage before half-time.

Diego Costa halved the deficit just after the hour mark to give the home side a route back into the game, although the Reds were able to see this one out comfortably in the end.

The result pushes Liverpool up to fourth, while Chelsea drop from second to third; Everton are now closest to leaders Manchester City.

Given the principles preached by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, it was little surprise the match set off at a frantic pace, with Thibaut Courtois nearly fumbling a Daniel Sturridge shot into his own goal.

It was a close call the home side didn’t learn from, as Liverpool were one up in the early stages after more uncertain defensive play. Lovren found himself unmarked at the back post from a free-kick and was able to volley the ball home unopposed.

The finish was a fine one from the Croatian, although as Bleacher Report’s Jack Lusby noted, the defending was shocking from the hosts:

That was hilariously bad defending from Chelsea there. Wow, crazy.

— Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) September 16, 2016

Nevertheless, it was what the Merseyside outfit deserved, and they continued to move the ball with more conviction than Chelsea following the goal. An animated Conte wasn’t particularly …

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