Liverpool surges forward and now sits alone at the top of the Premier League. It happened after a dramatic home game against Chelsea, where the red shirts came out victorious. It was a game where the refereeing team was in focus a number of times, and penalties were converted and goals were disallowed in what was an amped-up showdown. With the victory, Arne Slot is the first Liverpool manager in history to win two of his first eleven games at his new club. – They win because they take care of opportunities. It is defensively that they impress the most and they did not give Chelsea the opportunities, said Viaplay commentator Nils Johan Semb. Called on red card It was early ampere at Anfield. Diogo Jota looked to be on his way through but was brought down by Tosin Adarabioyo. Both the audience and some players seemed to be calling for a red card on the Chelsea stopper, but the referee was content to hand out a yellow card. – I think it is right. The ball is heading diagonally outwards and so is the player. That’s enough with a yellow card there, said Semb. Former top referee Mike Dean also believed that only the yellow card was fine. – There is too much doubt as the ball rolls towards the assistant referee on the long side. It’s completely different to yesterday,” Dean told Sky Sports, referring to a similar incident where Arsenal star William Saliba was actually sent off. REFEREE IN FOCUS: There was sometimes a bad atmosphere around referee John Brooks in the match between Liverpool and Chelsea. Photo: PAUL ELLIS / AFP At first the Liverpool players had to shout for a penalty, without being heard. A minute later, Jota went to the ground and this time the referee pointed to the penalty mark. Mohamed Salah took the penalty and put the ball safely into the goal. – Horribly clumsy by Colwill. He lashes out with his arms and doesn’t understand anything, but it’s just nonsense. It is a clear penalty, commented Semb. Just before half-time, Liverpool were awarded another penalty after Robert Sánchez fouled Curtis Jones. That time the decision was overturned after the VAR team believed Sanchez was on the ball and that it was not a foul. – Has been involved in everything The judge should continue to be in focus throughout the evening. Shortly after the break, Nicolas Jackson came alone with the goalkeeper and put the ball in the net. However, it was blown for offside, but after a VAR check it was clear that the striker was not on the wrong side. Thus, a goal was awarded to the away team. It wouldn’t take many minutes before Liverpool hit back again. It happened after a perfectly timed pass from Mohamed Salah which was put by Curtis Jones behind Chelsea goalkeeper Sánchez. Thus it was suddenly 2-1 at Anfield. – He has been involved in everything. He is Liverpool’s best, without doubt, commented Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Chelsea were not harmless after Liverpool took the lead, but they were unable to take any points from Anfield. Christopher Nkunku in particular came close to securing a long-awaited Chelsea goal. Liverpool have had a very strong start to the season, with one loss in the Premier League and league lead before this Premier League round. For Chelsea, things soon start to get a little worse. The start of the season has been serviceable, but they eventually have a number of points up to the league lead in the Premier League. They are now seven points behind Arne Slot’s men. Published 20.10.2024, at 19.33 Updated 20.10.2024, at 19.35
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