The result brought Chelsea into the top four and gave Thomas Tuchel an important victory over Jurgen Klopp to emphasize his credentials as a man to take the club forward.
James Robson was at Anfield to lead the rule over Tuchel’s team …
Chelsea player ratings
Very little to do despite Liverpool’s pressure, which is proof of his defense’s performance.
Satisfied to see Mane slip into the air as he sneaks between him and Christensen for a free kick at goal. But otherwise in control and close the bright space.
Almost in the right place at the right time. Growth with each game. High performance.
Staying fit for the task of keeping up with Liverpool strikers and rarely caught. It’s part of an extraordinary back.
It feels like a more natural fit in the wing than the Hudson-Odoi. Defensive enough to restrict Liverpool to Chelsea’s right.
He should have been penalized when handling his box. Apart from that, it was essential for Chelsea, who broke out when they dispossessed Liverpool.
Make the right choices consistently. With Werner’s ball for the German’s canceled goal, Liverpool opened it.
Very positive over time, but too often his decisions disappoint him. It worked well in support of the Mountain.
Two starts in a row are encouraging for him and so close on the scoreboard when Robertson eliminated the line. But he was the least effective of Chelsea’s strikers.
He occupied a dangerous space between Alexander-Arnold and Fabinho, whom Liverpool tried to close. A wonderful goal was an example of this.
His best game in a long time and certainly the best under Tuchel. Full of energy and movement. Unlucky to see a goal ruled out by VAR. It’s worth being on the scoreboard for such a tireless display.
Christian Pulisic (Ziyech, 66 ‘) 6
Well defended in advance on arrival.
Mateo Kovacic (Mount, 80 ‘) 5
I gave Chelsea the much needed energy as Liverpool pressed.
Havertz (Werner, 90 + 1 ‘) N / A
Unused substances: Kepa, Zouma, Alonso, Emerson, Hudson-Odoi, Giroud