In a crucial English Premier League match, Liverpool defeated Chelsea 1-0 at home, moving closer to Champions League qualification, reports Todayinfo.
The encounter, held on May 9, 2026, at Anfield Stadium, saw Liverpool aiming to solidify their top-five position, while Chelsea sought to avoid further descent in the league table. The London club was on the verge of setting an unwanted record for consecutive defeats.
The scoring was opened in the 6th minute of the match, with Liverpool taking the lead. In the 11th minute, Szoboszlai crossed to the far post, where Van Dijk was completely unmarked, but his first-time volley missed the target. It was an excellent opportunity!
In the 13th minute, N'Goumou shifted from the left flank towards the byline and crossed into the box, but Gakpo failed to win the aerial challenge. In the 18th minute, Chelsea's prolonged possession yielded no results, and Liverpool regained the ball to launch their attack. In the 20th minute, Palmer made a dangerous pass into the penalty area for Pedro, but the Brazilian couldn't reach the ball as goalkeeper Mamardashvili timely intervened.
In the 9th minute, Liverpool earned a corner kick, but it did not lead to a dangerous opportunity.
