Estevao scored a 95th-minute winner to earn Chelsea a 2-1 victory and inflict a third consecutive defeat in all competitions on Liverpool.
Liverpool were looking to bounce back from losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray having been knocked off top spot in the Premier League by Arsenal following their win over West Ham on Saturday.
However, the Reds were deservedly beaten when the Brazilian teenager Estevao turned home in added time, sparking wild scenes at Stamford Bridge, including from head coach Enzo Maresca, who was sent off for running down the touchline to celebrate with his players.
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Moises Caicedo’s stunning strike gives Chelsea an early lead in their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s side had to come from behind after Moises Caicedo blasted Chelsea ahead in the 14th minute with an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box that crashed into the top left corner.
Cody Gakpo delivered the equaliser in the 63rd minute when Alexander Isak’s touch from Dominik Szobozlai’s cross fell into the path of the forward to stab in.
Chelsea had the better of the first half, although struggled initially at the start of the second as their problems at centre-back continued with both Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong forced off injured.
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Cody Gakpo brings Liverpool level in their Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Florian Wirtz came on at half-time and lifted Liverpool, albeit only momentarily, as Chelsea finished much stronger. They pushed for a winner late on with substitutes Jamie Gittens and Estevao both forcing Giorgi Mamardashvili, standing in for the injured Alisson into saves, before he tipped over from another long-range Caicedo shot.
Enzo Fernandez should have put Chelsea ahead, heading Estevao’s cross against the outside of the left post, but the teenager tapped in from Marc Cucurella’s low cross for their first win in four league games.
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Estevao scored a stoppage-time winner for Chelsea in their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Redknapp: Liverpool missing Trent
Sky Sports’ Jamie Redknapp:
“They’ve got problems at full-back. They’re missing Trent (Alexander-Arnold).
“They haven’t played the same right-back since the Burnley game. (Conor) Bradley had a tough 45 minutes. (Milos) Kerkez hasn’t quite adapted either – the pressure of playing for Bournemouth isn’t the same.
“They have problems all over the pitch but especially at full-back with (Andy) Robertson’s injury at the end. This international break could be a good chance to reset.”
