Liverpool edges Chelsea 2-1 to regain Premier League lead in intense anfield clash

Liverpool showcased their Premier League title credentials with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah’s penalty and Curtis Jones’ second-half goal secured the win, propelling Liverpool back to the top of the table.

Despite Chelsea’s attempts to battle back, Nicolas Jackson’s equalizer was not enough to prevent the Blues from slipping to their first league defeat since the opening day of the season. Liverpool, now one point ahead of Manchester City and four clear of Arsenal, faces a crucial showdown with the Gunners next weekend at the Emirates.

Curtis Jones, who earned a rare start, proved decisive by winning the penalty for Salah’s opener and scoring the match-winning goal. Chelsea, however, pushed Liverpool to their limits, with Jackson’s well-taken strike briefly leveling the score after the interval. Despite their efforts, Chelsea now sits seven points off the top, lingering in sixth place.

The Reds held firm in the final minutes, weathering Chelsea’s late surge to claim their tenth victory in 11 games under manager Arne Slot, further boosting their title ambitions.