EPL: Liverpool Beat Chelsea 2-1 To Go Back Top Of Premier League

Curtis Jones’ close-range strike proved decisive as Liverpool edged past Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, keeping their position at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool took the lead when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty just before the half-hour mark after Levi Colwill fouled Jones in the box.

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Salah confidently buried the spot-kick following a brief delay during which Nicolas Jackson was shown a yellow card.

Chelsea responded with two quick goals early in the second half, as Jackson’s strike was upheld by VAR despite an initial offside flag.

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However, the Blues’ joy was short-lived, as Jones soon restored Liverpool’s advantage with a crucial finish at the back post.

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