The result placed Chelsea in the top four and gave Thomas Tuchel an important victory over Jurgen Klopp to further strengthen his credentials as the man to lead the club forward.
James Robson was at Anfield to lead Tuchel’s team …
Chelsea player ratings
Very little to do, despite pressure from Liverpool, which is a testament to the performance of his defense.
Grateful to see Mane hit the air as he sneaked between him and Christensen for a free kick. But other than that, it controlled and closed the space brilliantly.
Almost in the right place at the right time. Growing with every game. High performance.
Trapped well in the task of accompanying Liverpool strikers and he is rarely caught. Part of an excellent rear.
It looks like a more natural fit on the side than on the Hudson-Odoi. Defensively aware enough to restrict Liverpool to a small right margin of Chelsea.
You should have been penalized for handling in your box. Other than that, he was instrumental in Chelsea jumping forward by expropriating Liverpool.
Always make the right choices. Through a pass to Werner, the German’s canceled goal opened the way for Liverpool.
Very positive all the time, but often his decision making disappointed him. It worked well on the Monte stand.
Two consecutive matches is encouraging for him and almost on the scoresheet when Robertson cleared the line. But he was the least effective of Chelsea’s strikers.
It occupied a dangerous space between Alexander-Arnold and Fabinho, which Liverpool struggled to close. Wonderful goal was an example of that.
His best game in a long time and certainly his best under Tuchel. Full of energy and movement. Bad luck to see a goal canceled by VAR. He deserved to be on the scoresheet for such a tireless display.
Christian Pulisic (Ziyech, 66 ‘) 6
Well defended in the front when entering.
Mateo Kovacic (Monte, 80 ‘) 5
It gave Chelsea the energy it needed while Liverpool pressed.
Havertz (Werner, 90 + 1 ‘) N / A
Unused subs: Kepa, Zouma, Alonso, Emerson, Hudson-Odoi, Giroud