Without problems or surprises, Liverpool beat Chelsea 4-1 on matchday 22 of the Premier League; a competition that keeps them leading with a five-point advantage over Manchester City and Arsenal, although the Citizens have one game less.
But it mattered little to the Reds, that they more than fulfilled the task, showing a marked superiority from the beginning and that would last for the 90′.
Darwin and Lucho Díaz were decisive in Liverpool’s offensive. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
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At 23′ the game broke with a genius from Diogo Jotawhich filtered between the defenders Thiago Silva and Badiashile, effectively defining one-on-one against goalkeeper Petrovic to unleash the first goal shout of the Anfield night.
To measure the Blues’ confusion, it should be noted that Liverpool’s second victory came from a Reds defensive back.which ended with a couple of touches and an opening for Conor Bradley who, with the court, ran and finished crosswise for 2-0.
The game could have already been closed in the first half, after a penalty by Badiashile on Jota, but Darwin Núñez crashed his shot against the post and gave Chelsea one more life, although they would not be able to take advantage of it.
Those led by Pochettino were never able to go in search of the match, betting on speed and some counterattack to catch Klopp’s men in a bad position, although without success. And the Reds’ third came, with a header from Dominik Szoboszlai that beat Petrovic.
There was a halo of hope, minimal, when Christopher Nkunku discounted. But Luis Díaz quickly closed the match after an assist from Darwin.
The rest was all joy at Anfield, to applaud a team that continues to lead the English domestic competition. The next match will be key and will be played on Sunday against Arsenalone of his escorts, at the Emirates Stadium. Ideal chance to stretch the advantage at the top.