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Chelsea and Liverpool Draw in Thrilling Encounter at Stamford Bridge
London, October 4, 2025 – Chelsea and Liverpool played out an exciting draw at Stamford Bridge in a match corresponding to the seventh round of the Premier League. The match, officiated by referee Anthony Taylor, ended with a scoreline that reflects the intensity and balance seen on the field.
Chelsea took an early lead in the 14th minute thanks to a goal from M. Caicedo, who capitalized on an excellent assist from M. Gusto to beat the opposing goalkeeper. However, Liverpool did not back down and continued to press in search of an equalizer. The first half was also marked by yellow cards to C. Bradley of Liverpool and E. Maresca of Chelsea, showing the intensity of the game.
In the second half, Liverpool found the equalizer in the 63rd minute with a goal from C. Gakpo, assisted by A. Isak. The match became even more contested, with both teams looking for the victory. Just when it seemed that the draw was imminent, M. Cucurella scored for Chelsea in the 90th minute, putting the “Blues” back in the lead. This goal came without an apparent assist. The match was characterized by the physical and tactical deployment of both teams.
Despite Chelsea’s advantage in possession (53% compared to Liverpool’s 47%), both teams generated a similar number of shots. Chelsea took 12 shots, with 6 on target, while Liverpool attempted 13 shots, but only 2 were on target. The forcefulness in front of the goal was a differential factor in the final result.
Yellow cards continued to accumulate, with D. Szoboszlai and coach A. Slot of Liverpool being cautioned in the second half. The match, full of tension until the last minute, concluded with a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams in their fight for the top spots in the Premier League. Chelsea received one more yellow card in the last minute of the match, accumulating two in total, while Liverpool received 2 yellow cards and Chelsea none.
Substitutions liverpool: at minute 46 C. Bradley came in and F. Wirtz went out., at minute 55 M. Kerkez came in and A. Robertson went out., at minute 56 I. Konate came in and C. Jones went out., at minute 74 A. Isak came in and H. Ekitike went out., at minute 86 A. Mac Allister came in and W. Endo went out.
Substitutions chelsea: at minute 55 B. Badiashile came in and R. Lavia went out., at minute 68 J. Acheampong came in and J. Hato went out., at minute 75 Joao Pedro came in and M. Guiu went out., at minute 75 A. Garnacho came in and J. Gittens went out., at minute 75 P. Neto came in and Desconocido went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chelsea
Liverpool
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