After a late goal that threw the whole stadium into delirium celebration, Estevao Willian’s stoppage–time winner was everything Chelsea needed to steal the whole show at Stamford Bridge stadium, and sit in the six position in the English Premier League table.
Meanwhile, the defeat threw a deathblow to the visiting team, as Liverpool bottled a top–tier position to Arsenal after failing to secure a point during a decisive clash yesternight, losing two consecutive EPL games.
The Colombian star Moises Caicedo delivered a breakthrough for Chelsea, after exhibiting a brilliant drive in the midfield before firing a cracker that put his side on the driver’s bus in the 14th minute.
Chelsea controlled the possession to maintain their lead despite Arne Slot’s men pressing for a goal to level the match before halftime, as the first–half ended 1–0.
The beginning of the second half saw the two teams pressing for scoring opportunities, but the host team was later punished for being wasteful when Cody Gakpo smashed the net with a tap–in in the 62nd minute. Thanks to a beautiful assist from the Liverpool controversial record–breaking new signing Alexander Isak.
Despite two late saves from Giorgi Mamardashvili who deputized Liverpool shot stopper Alisson Becker, Chelsea finally broke the Reds’ defense, after the late substitute Estevao jammed a brilliant cross from Marc Cucurrella.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian youngster has been so instrumental in Chelsea’s campaigns since his move to the English club at the beginning of the season, being so central in delivering goals and assists for his new club despite coming off the bench—with the 95–minute winner sparking exciting emotions among fans and his team members, such that the Blues manager Enzo Maresca was sent off for running 50 yards to celebrate with his players.
“For an 18-year-old, he’s a special talent and could develop into a really top player,” said ex-England forward Wayne Rooney.
“I think he’s the kind of winger who the Chelsea fans will be very excited to see play each week.”
Saturday’s results quickly sent Arsenal to the top of the table, edging the EPL champions with one point—after beating West Ham United 2–0 in their earlier encounter.