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Dave Wilson is a university soccer reporter. He beforehand labored at The Dallas Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Solar.
The Texas Longhorns, after issuing an apology earlier Sunday, had been fined $250,000 by the Southeastern Convention for followers throwing trash onto the sector after a controversial cross interference name throughout Saturday’s 30-15 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday evening.
The SEC stated the fantastic was for “interrupting the aggressive alternative for each groups and endangering contest contributors.” It additionally requires Texas to “use all obtainable assets” — together with safety, stadium and tv video — to determine those that threw trash onto the sector or on the Bulldogs — and prohibit them from attending Texas athletics occasions for the rest of the tutorial 12 months.
The SEC stated it will not droop alcohol gross sales privileges for Texas, however the convention reserves the proper to take action if necessities should not met.
“The throwing of particles and ensuing interruption of play that occurred Saturday evening can’t be a part of any SEC occasion,” SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stated.
Earlier Sunday, Texas issued an apology to Georgia, the sport officers and to the SEC for the conduct of its followers.
“Whereas we deeply recognize the eagerness and loyalty of our fan base at The College of Texas at Austin, we don’t condone the unsportsmanlike conduct that was exhibited by some people throwing objects onto the sector throughout final evening’s sport and sincerely apologize to the College of Georgia gamers, coaches, and followers, in addition to the Southeastern Convention and officiating crew,” stated a press release from Texas Board of Regents chairman Kevin Eltife, UT president Jay Hartzell and athletic director Chris Del Conte.
“One of these conduct won’t be tolerated.”
Trailing 23-8 within the third quarter, Texas security Jahdae Barron stepped in entrance of Georgia’s Arian Smith and intercepted a cross, returning it 36 yards to the Georgia 9 and giving Texas new life. Officers referred to as cross interference on Barron, nevertheless, and the 15-yard penalty was marked off.
Texas followers booed the decision whereas watching a number of replays on the stadium’s videoboard, and trash began streaming down onto the sector from close to the scholar part, stopping play for a couple of minutes. Whereas Texas coach Steve Sarkisian walked all the best way to the 10-yard line to inform followers to cease, workers members and safety cleaned up the bottles as officers conferred once more.
“I perceive the frustration,” Sarkisian stated after the sport. “All of us had been pissed off within the second. However, … all of Longhorn Nation, I do know we might be higher than that.”
The decision was overturned after the stoppage, which raised issues that the conduct really helped the Longhorns.
“Now we have set a precedent that in the event you throw a bunch of stuff on the sector and endanger athletes that you have an opportunity to get your name reversed,” Georgia coach Kirby Good stated after the sport. “And that is unlucky as a result of, to me, that is harmful. That is not what we wish, and that is not criticizing officers. That is what occurred.”
In a press release early Sunday morning, the SEC stated officers “gathered to debate the play, which is permitted to make sure the right penalty is enforced.”
Early Sunday morning, Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks stated in a submit on X that he was “disillusioned and pissed off” with how the decision was reversed.
“Disagreeing with a singular name is pure and can occur a number of occasions in each soccer sport. I can settle for that,” Brooks stated in his submit. “What I can not settle for is the way wherein this particular name was reversed. The official claimed he erred within the name. My query is when did he notice the error?
“If it was earlier than the delay that occurred as a consequence of followers throwing objects on the sector, what stopped him earlier than the pinnacle official made the announcement and noticed the ball? I’ve religion we, as a convention, will be taught from this and get higher. We should, as a result of within the SEC it simply means extra.”
The SEC stated the dealing with of the penalty was incorrect, however the response ought to have been prevented.
“Whereas the unique analysis and evaluation of the penalty was not correctly executed, it’s unacceptable to have particles thrown on the sector at any time,” the league stated.
In 2021, the SEC fined the Volunteers $250,000 after followers threw objects on the sector in Lane Kiffin’s return towards Tennessee, the place he had previously coached. Followers threw bottles, cans and different projectiles on the Ole Miss sideline, together with a golf ball that hit Kiffin. Tennessee had simply been stopped on fourth down after a questionable spot by officers.
The SEC stated it can require Texas to evaluation its sport administration procedures and alcohol availability insurance policies and supply a report back to the league workplace on the way it recognized and penalized offenders and its plan to forestall future incidents.
“We recognize the help of Longhorn Nation and are assured that, transferring ahead, we are going to proceed to signify our college with pleasure and respect,” the assertion stated.
ESPN’s Mark Schlabach and The Related Press contributed to this report.
Joe Burrow linked with Ja’Marr Chase on a back-shoulder landing throw to cap off the Bengals’ first possession of the second half and prolong the result in 14-6. It was Chase’s sixth landing reception of the season, the league lead by Sunday’s video games.
Later within the third, the Bengals put collectively a 12-play, 78-yard drive culminating in a Burrow slant go to Tee Higgins that the fifth-year receiver took 25 yards to the tip zone. It was Higgins’ third landing of the season and twenty seventh of his profession.
Chase completed the sport with 5 catches for 55 yards, whereas Higgins added 4 grabs for 82 yards.
Hendrickson, Rankins Log First-Half Sacks
Trey Hendrickson celebrated his a centesimal profession regular-season sport by recording his sixth sack of the season, when he received to Deshaun Watson on a 3rd all the way down to pressure a Browns punt within the opening quarter. He later notched his seventh sack of the yr late within the fourth quarter, bringing down Jameis Winston popping out of the two-minute warning. Hendrickson now has 14 profession multi-sack video games (three this season).
Within the second quarter, Sheldon Rankins logged his first sack as a Bengal when he tracked down Watson for a lack of seven yards. It boosted Rankins’ profession sack whole to 30.5.
Hubbard Grabs First Profession INT
Halfway by the third quarter, Sam Hubbard dropped into protection and picked off a tipped go by Dorian Thompson-Robinson to arrange the Bengals’ offense on the Cleveland 43-yard line. It
marked Hubbard’s first profession interception in his 97th sport performed. Hubbard additionally logged his second sack of the season, forcing a Thompson-Robinson fumble within the Browns’ backfield early within the fourth quarter.
Stone’s Notches First INT as a Bengal
Geno Stone recorded his first interception as a member of the Bengals when he picked off Thompson-Robinson with simply over 4 minutes left and returned it 49 yards to the Browns’ 30.
It marked Stone’s ninth profession decide. He had an AFC-leading seven interceptions final season in his closing yr with the Baltimore Ravens.
Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday afternoon as Arne Slot’s aspect returned to the highest of the Premier League desk.
An end-to-end first half did not create any actual possibilities of be aware earlier than Curtis Jones produced a superb block on Cole Palmer, after which raced into the Chelsea field to win a penalty.
Salah transformed from the spot and Liverpool have been within the ascendancy from there, with Cody Gakpo having a purpose dominated out earlier than half-time.
The second half began in a equally frantic style, although Chelsea landed the primary blow, equakising rapidly after Nicolas Jackson latched onto a superb by means of ball from Moises Caicedo.
However parity was short-lived, as Curtis Jones obtained to the tip of a Salah cross to poke previous Sanchez for 2-1 within the 51st minute.
The remainder of the half was far much less eventful, with neither aspect managing to style an opportunity of be aware earlier than seven minutes have been added on.
The house aspect appeared to shut out the sport because the Blues tried to mount some ultimate assaults, and the Reds’ defence stood agency to substantiate the three factors.
Comply with all of the Premier League motion with our stay weblog beneath:
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Liverpool host Chelsea within the Premier League
51’ GOAL! Jones pokes in to provide Liverpool the lead once more (LIV 2-1 CHE)
48’ GOAL! Jackson equalises after an incredible ball from Caicedo (LIV 1-1 CHE)
33′ DISALLOWED GOAL! Gakpo faucets in however Salah had strayed offside (LIV 1-0 CHE)
28’ GOAL! Salah converts from the penalty spot (LIV 1-0 CHE)
27’ PENALTY! Colwill brings down Jones (LIV 0-0 CHE)
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Jota, Gakpo
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwill, Gusto; Lavia, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Liverpool FC 2 – 1 Chelsea FC
Curtis Jones embodies former Liverpool nice as questions raised over Chelsea’s title possibilities
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:33 , Chris Wilson
When Arne Slot had advised Chelsea have been potential champions, it posed the query of whether or not they may sustain with Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Liverpool. It quickly transpired they might not sustain with the Joneses.
Or not Curtis Jones, anyway. Winners will not be at all times scored by the perfect participant on the pitch however, in a match that would form two golf equipment’ seasons, this one was. Jones’ show of extraordinary dynamism restored Liverpool to the highest of the desk. It meant that Chelsea, already overwhelmed by Manchester Metropolis, have failed their two largest checks of the season to date. Liverpool, now seven factors away from them, have handed their hardest.
They did so courtesy of a few very totally different indictments of Chelsea’s switch enterprise. Many a cost could be levelled at Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital but it surely was a earlier Chelsea regime who let Mohamed Salah go away. With a purpose and an help, he gave them added causes to remorse a previous mistake. If Jones is exactly the type of participant the modern-day Chelsea would promote, Liverpool don’t must dispense with homegrown abilities for pure revenue. Jones joined them at 9. At 23, he had one in all his best afternoons in a pink shirt.
Jones embodies former Liverpool nice as questions raised over Chelsea’s title likelihood
Publish-match response
Sunday 20 October 2024 20:00 , Chris Wilson
Regardless of criticising Sanchez, Carragher is stuffed with reward for Chelsea total.
“I believed Chelsea have been glorious,” he says.
“When managers come up in opposition to one another they attempt to do one thing totally different to throw the oppositions setup.
“They brought about Liverpool issues. When it comes to management of the sport Chelsea have been higher, however what allow them to down was the goalkeeper.
“The factor Chelsea didn’t do sufficient of within the second half was create possibilities.
“Liverpool have been hanging on at instances they usually have been hanging on to get to the ultimate whistle,” he provides.
Publish-match response
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:50 , Chris Wilson
From Chelsea’s perspective, the pundits are uncertain on the function of Sanchez once they conceded the second purpose.
“It’s so poor from Chelsea’s level [of view]. Reece James ambles in there,” says Carragher.
“The goalkeeper is so poor. It was a poor contact from Curtis Jones actually, and it’s poor from the goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.
“Sanchez has obtained to go and win that ball.
“Jones ought to be terrified {that a} goalkeeper is coming in direction of him. You’ve got to get there and hope it hits you within the face and you retain it out.
“Chelsea want a brand new goalkeeper in the event that they wish to get again to the place they wish to be,” he provides.
Pundits react on Sky
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:44 , Chris Wilson
There’s a lot extra coming from Carragher, Richards and Sturridge on TV.
The primary notable feedback encompass Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who Sturridge is eager to defend.
“Nicolas Jackson is pivotal to the system,” he says.
“He’s good at going into the false 9 place. It was a incredible end, calm in entrance of purpose.
“I’m analysing him on open play. I’m not analysing him on statistics, I don’t suppose he’s devastating in entrance of purpose, however I feel he has what it takes to get there.
“While you’re taking part in within the highlight at any prime membership you might be judged due to likes of Drogba, Anelka and Crespo – you’re judging him in comparison with these world-class strikers.
“I feel we’ve got been a bit too crucial,” he provides.
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:37 , Chris Wilson
Reece James additionally briefly spoke to Sky after the match.
“Coming right here is at all times robust,” he stated.
“I feel we managed a lot of the recreation. That they had possibilities however we had a couple of possibilities as effectively however didn’t take them.
“We’re undoubtedly shifting in the appropriate path. The scoreline doesn’t replicate the sport,” he added.
“If we step again and have a look at performances and what we are attempting to do, we’ve got come a good distance. It’s nonetheless early days, we haven’t been with the supervisor lengthy.”
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:21 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca is subsequent to talk to Sky. He says Chelsea “don’t prefer to lose or drop factors, however I actually preferred the efficiency”.
“We deserved one thing extra however the efficiency was good.
“We managed a lot of the recreation. We had possibilities, we had possession. We don’t prefer to lose, but when we’ve got to decide on that is the best way. The staff was courageous on and off the ball.
“I don’t suppose this recreation defines the place we’re. We ready in one of the simplest ways, it labored fairly effectively. It’s a must to take possibilities, however total I’m very proud of the gamers.”
On refereeing choices, he provides: “I didn’t see something when it comes to choices from the referee. The one factor I can see is on this stadium is is one thing the noise of the group.
“The one factor I can say is the referee is there to make choices. Generally they’re proper, generally they’re improper. Generally it’s due to the noise [of the crowd], however total I feel they did OK.”
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:07 , Chris Wilson
Arne Slot is understandably delighted as he speaks to Sky.
“Crucial factor, if you wish to have an opportunity of profitable a recreation like this, is that you just work so exhausting, which we did,” he says.
“Within the meantime, we created a couple of superb possibilities, and have been a bit unfortunate with some choices,” he provides.
“I feel it may’ve been an important determination to overturn the referee’s determination [on the penalty]. In case you have a look at it on a display, you continue to really feel it’s a penalty.”
He provides that he thinks the early last-man problem from Tosin on Jota was additionally a pink card.
“The followers helped us rather a lot, it most likely comes from these choices.
“Ultimately, an excellent win in opposition to a really robust Chelsea,” he says, earlier than including that Curtis Jones put in a “superb particular person efficiency”.
“Curtis had a tough job, he needed to management Cole Palmer, which isn’t straightforward. He was essential for us on each elements of the pitch.
“Everyone who noticed the sport is aware of it wasn’t straightforward. For us it’s superb that we made a little bit of a spot now.”
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:02 , Chris Wilson
On Sky, Jamie Carragher has hailed Jones’ efficiency, calling it a “throwback”.
“Curtis Jones was sensible, he was excellent,” stated Carragher.
“He’s nonetheless at that stage the place he doesn’t know for sure if he’s first selection, when you’ve got Gravenberch and Mac Allister.
“However what a efficiency that was, if you consider the standard on the pitch and the cash that has been spent. For a neighborhood lad to be participant of the match.
“I ponder if Arne Slot goes to return in for Zubimendi in January, however if you see how he performed right this moment you suppose ‘no’.
“He has to now do it on a constant foundation.”
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:56 , Chris Wilson
Matchwinner Curtis Jones is first to talk to Sky.
“We got here away with a win, it’s a very powerful factor clearly,” he says.
“I had it in my thoughts, if I can hold Cole [Palmer] quiet then that’s a big a part of the sport.
On the penalties, he says: “I by no means dive, I felt the contact, so I went down”.
“If you wish to play on this staff, you’ve obtained to run, you’ve obtained to have power, you’ve obtained to assist out.
On his purpose, he provides: “There’s been instances after I’ve arrived within the field and it’s been a first-time one. I believed it was going to come back and it did, and I used to be lucky sufficient. I obtained the purpose.”He finishes by calling his new child daughter “just a little dream”.
Premier League desk
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:52 , Chris Wilson
That outcome means Liverpool return to the highest of the league desk. The Reds sit on 21 factors, one above Manchester Metropolis and 4 above Arsenal.
Chelsea miss the possibility to enter the highest three, they usually keep sixth, on 14 factors.
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:47 , Chris Wilson
So, an entertaining match involves an finish at Anfield and Liverpool return to the highest of the Premier League desk.
The Reds most likely deserved the win ultimately, although Chelsea produced an excellent efficiency to take all of them the best way. Nonetheless, in assault, Chelsea couldn’t create sufficient and paid the value for a few defensive lapses.
Arne Slot’s aspect have answered one more query thrown at them, and in the event that they keep on like this, they might work themselves into the title dialog.
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:40 , Chris Wilson
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FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:35 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME!
The referee brings the match to an finish and Liverpool return to the highest of the desk!
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:34 , Chris Wilson
96 minutes
Whisltes round Anfield as Chelsea come ahead, however the assault breaks down after a foul from Nunez. That one was harsh.
Chelsea mount what should be a ultimate assault…the ball is squared to Gusto however his shot is blocked!
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:33 , Chris Wilson
95 minutes
Liverpool have a uncommon assault and Salah threads it to the overlapping Diaz, however he’s flagged for offside.
From the Chelsea counter, Gomez slides in brilliantly to chop the move out, and Liverpool come ahead once more. The assault is led by Diaz, who weaves into the field earlier than chopping exterior and curling an effort previous the far submit.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:31 , Chris Wilson
94 minutes
Chelsea are in possession but it surely’s just a little too pedestrian to threaten the house aspect. They do style a half-chance although, as Neto clips a ball in direction of the again submit. Nkunku is operating in however he has to stretch an excessive amount of as he will get a foot to it, and he can solely direct it behind.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:29 , Chris Wilson
92 minutes
Palmer skips previous a problem however is introduced down by Mac Allister, and it’ll be a set-piece in harmful territory for Chelsea.
Palmer delivers the cross however Veiga heads over from about six yards!
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:27 , Chris Wilson
90 minutes
Liverpool do mount a uncommon assault and it ends with Caicedo committing a foul halfway into the Chelsea half.
There’ll be a further seven minutes at Anfield! Liverpool throw ahead the lads for the free-kick when the board goes up, however the set-piece involves nothing.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:26 , Chris Wilson
89 minutes
Liverpool are actually seeking to shut out the sport in the mean time, versus pouring numbers ahead searching for a 3rd. Chelsea aren’t threatening rather a lot, to be sincere, however you’d suppose they’ll have a minimum of yet one more likelihood.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:25 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
It does really feel as if the subsequent 5 minutes or so may go a good distance in direction of shaping each golf equipment’ seasons – win and it’s simpler to name Liverpool title challengers, lose and it’s extra probably the best-case state of affairs for Chelsea is fourth place. An open affair means a comeback is possible, however so is a much bigger win. Both approach, there feels yet one more purpose left on this recreation.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:24 , Chris Wilson
87 minutes
Liverpool strive urgent excessive however Chelsea make their approach out of it because of some good passing and a shimmy from Caicedo. The house aspect win a free-kick ultimately although after a drained problem.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:23 , Chris Wilson
85 minutes
Gusto is down briefly after a heavy problem from Mac Allister. He’s okay to hold on although.
Chelsea assault and it ends with Gomez placing it behind for a nook. Gusto clips the ball in in direction of the again submit, and it’s headed away for a throw, earlier than Neto is dispossessed as he tried to knock it previous Gomez.
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Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:19 , Chris Wilson
83 minutes
Will there be one other huge likelihood on this match? Frequent sense would say sure, but it surely actually doesn’t really feel prefer it in the mean time. Either side are taking part in in fairly a pedestrian method, and lots of the sooner power has left the sport for now.
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:17 , Chris Wilson
80 minutes
Sanchez tries to launch a Chelsea counter however Nkunku is scythed down by his compatriot Konate. He’s booked for his troubles.
Alexis Mac Allister comes on Jones for in midfield, whereas Alexander-Arnold comes off for Joe Gomez.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:16 , Chris Wilson
79 minutes
Diaz is introduced down by Veiga close to midway and the Portuguese is booked.
Liverpool attempt to launch an assault however there’s no house between the traces, in order that they work it again to Konate, earlier than Diaz ultimately fizzes a low shot too near Sanchez.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:14 , Chris Wilson
77 minutes
Alexander-Arnold delivers the cross from the set-piece but it surely’s headed away too simply. Liverpool gather the ball once more, with Salah sending it ahead to the overlapping Szoboszlai, however his cutback it lower out by Fernandez.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:12 , Chris Wilson
75 minutes
Badiashile bundles into Nunez and he concedes a naive free-kick close to the byline.
Chelsea make one other change as Noni Madueke makes approach for Christopher Nkunku.
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Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:10 , Chris Wilson
73 minutes
Either side are struggling to maintain the ball for sustained durations, and there have been few assaults of be aware because it went to 2-1. Chelsea will definitely really feel like they’re nonetheless in it although.
Szoboszlai’s move is lower out by Fernandez and it runs to Neto, who surges in direction of the field and unleashes a shot from distance that bobbles previous the far submit.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:07 , Chris Wilson
71 minutes
Pretty play from Neto to get away from Alexander-Arnold and poke it to Palmer. He has Jackson to his proper however he opts to shoot, and it’s blocked.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:06 , Chris Wilson
69 minutes
Nunez will get a reserving after a late problem on Badiashile. Pointless.
Veiga clips a ball ahead and it’s an ungainly one for Alexander-Arnold, because it’s not fairly operating to Kelleher, however the duo take care of it will definitely.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:05 , Chris Wilson
68 minutes
Somewhat little bit of commotion as Badiashile seems to be to have pushed over Nunez, however VAR waves it away.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:02 , Chris Wilson
65 minutes
Luis Diaz comes on for Gakpo for the house aspect. His first involvement sees him attempt to latch on to Salah’s chipped by means of ball, however there’s an excessive amount of on it.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:01 , Chris Wilson
65 minutes
Palmer’s free-kick hits the wall and bounces out for a nook.
Fernandez takes, with Gusto ultimately placing the ball into the field, however Chelsea are penalised as Nunez is distributed tumbling over.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:00 , Chris Wilson
63 minutes
Neto performs in a looping cross that falls to Madueke, although he can solely direct his volley straight at Kelleher.
Chelsea win it again rapidly, earlier than Neto wins a free-kick on the sting of the field after drawing the foul from Gravenberch. Just a few yards in entrance of the place Palmer scored in opposition to Brighton.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:57 , Chris Wilson
60 minutes
Pretty play from Salah and Gravenberch as they change passes earlier than the previous fizzes an incredible diagonal move to Gakpo. The Dutchman drives on the Chelsea defence earlier than chopping inside and firing over.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:55 , Chris Wilson
58 minutes
Chelsea are having fun with extra of the ball in the mean time, although Robertson nips in to win possession. Not rather a lot occurring in the mean time.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:53 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
It’s a recreation that more and more seems to revolve round Curtis Jones who, at numerous factors, could have denied Chelsea a purpose with a block, earned Liverpool a penalty, appeared to have gotten them a second and has now scored. He has been terrific. And, in fact, he price Liverpool nothing whereas Chelsea now have the £222m double act collectively, in Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:53 , Chris Wilson
56 minutes
The sport has settled just a little after these two early targets. Chelsea launch an assault as Veiga feeds Neto, however his cross is collected by Kelleher.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:51 , Chris Wilson
53 minutes
Chelsea reply to the setback by making a triple change. Lavia, James and Tosin come off for Enzo Fernandez, Renato Veiga and Benoit Badiashile.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:49 , Chris Wilson
52 minutes
GOAL! The house aspect are forward once more virtually immediately, and it comes from their finest participant on the day.
Salah collects on the appropriate and he cuts inside earlier than swinging in a beautiful cross. Jones has made the deep run and he takes a superb contact to get it out of his toes earlier than poking it previous the onrushing Sanchez.
A terrific end.
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GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:46 , Chris Wilson
49 minutes
The purpose is given! Far too straightforward from a Liverpool perspective, however effectively labored from Chelsea and an incredible by means of ball from Caicedo.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:45 , Chris Wilson
47 minutes
DISALLOWED GOAL! This will likely be shut!
Jackson latches onto a by means of ball and he’s clear by means of in-behind. He drives in direction of the field and slots it previous Kelleher with ease.
The flag goes up but it surely seems to be like Jackson was fairly clearly onside.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:42 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool get the second half began.
Chelsea made a change on the break – Sancho comes off for Pedro Neto.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:41 , Chris Wilson
The 2 groups are re-emerging from the Anfield tunnel, so we’re moments away from the second half beginning.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:37 , Chris Wilson
It was only one minute and 54 seconds between Jones’ sensible block on Palmer after which him profitable the penalty. Small margins.
Liverpool dominated considerably after their purpose, and have been unfortunate to have a second dominated out after Salah strayed offside.
Chelsea have proven flashes of what they will do, particularly with Madueke on the appropriate wing, however they should get Palmer into the sport extra.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:32 , Chris Wilson
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HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:26 , Chris Wilson
53 minutes
HALF-TIME!
Szoboszlai is booked after pulling again Palmer after which kicking the ball away.
The free-kick is the final occasion of the half as James’ supply is then headed away by the Hungarian. The referee then brings the primary half to an finish at Anfield.
An entertaining 45 minutes for the impartial, and Chelsea have carried out okay regardless of trailing, however they’ll know that the sport can escape you rapidly at Anfield, because it so virtually did.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:24 , Chris Wilson
51 minutes
CLOSE! The ball is performed ahead to Madueke on the appropriate wing and he’s obtained loads of house. So does Palmer, and Madueke lays it off to his England teammate, however Palmer fires over.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:23 , Chris Wilson
49 minutes
We’ve had the allotted added time, however there’ll be one other couple of minutes.
Chelsea launch a counter, led by Madueke, however Nunez wins the ball again. Liverpool attempt to go on their very own counter, however Caicedo does effectively to dispossess Szoboszlai.
PENALTY OVERTURNED! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:21 , Chris Wilson
48 minutes
Absolutely this will likely be overturned. It was an excellent problem from Sanchez ultimately!
The Spaniard got here out and made the primary contact with the ball, with the follow-through bringing down Jones.
It’s overturned, as is the yellow card for Sanchez.
PENALTY! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:20 , Chris Wilson
47 minutes
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL!
One other penalty for the house aspect, however not as clear as the primary. Liverpool assault and Nunez threads an incredible by means of ball into the trail of Jones. Earlier than he can hit it, Sanchez comes out and drags him down, however Sanchez may need obtained a contact.
There’s a VAR assessment…
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:18 , Chris Wilson
45 minutes
Play resumes with a Liverpool assault however Nunez is flagged for offside.
Gusto tries to launch an assault however he’s compelled to play it backwards, earlier than Robertson will get the higher of Madueke as he slides in to provide away a nook.
There’ll be 5 minutes of added time right here.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:16 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
“A spell to point out how Liverpool’s gamers and crowd can drive one another on. Anfield turned louder and angrier, even the often calm Arne Slot displaying dissent, and the staff turned extra pressing. The oblique impact could have come within the purpose and, with Cody Gakpo having one other disallowed, virtually a second. Chelsea have been blown away at Anfield final season. Now the take a look at for Enzo Maresca’s new-look aspect is to point out extra resilience.”
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:15 , Chris Wilson
43 minutes
Maresca makes use of the break in play to talk to his gamers. Jackson limps off the pitch for now, however he seems to be like he may run it off.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:14 , Chris Wilson
41 minutes
Salah performs a beautiful by means of ball with the skin of his foot into the trail of Gakpo, however the Chelsea defence does effectively to trace again and clear.
Jackson has simply gone down in the course of the pitch with no person round him. He’s holding his proper knee as he receives remedy.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:12 , Chris Wilson
39 minutes
Sancho exhibits an excessive amount of of the ball to Alexander-Arnold however he wins a nook. James’ ball in is cleared, and Chelsea must work the assault once more from a throw.
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Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:10 , Chris Wilson
37 minutes
A promising Liverpool counter-attack ends with Szoboszlai latching onto a by means of ball within the field, however he can solely direct his shot straight at Sacnhez.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:08 , Chris Wilson
35 minutes
Not rather a lot has occurred since that disallowed effort, with Chelsea not but having a chance to get again into the sport.
Liverpool are having fun with loads of possession, however the majority is in their very own half.
DISALLOWED GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:06 , Chris Wilson
33 minutes
Liverpool suppose they’ve one other but it surely’s offside.
Sanchez performed it straight to Jones, who slipped a move by means of to Salah, with the Egyptian taking part in the ball throughout for Gakpo to faucet in. Nonetheless, Salah had strayed offside within the build-up.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:04 , Chris Wilson
32 minutes
A ball ahead virtually falls to Nunez, however Sanchez did effectively to brush it away for a throw. Liverpool win a nook proper after, however the alternative involves nothing after Alexander-Arniold’s cross goes straight to Sanchez.
Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:03 , Chris Wilson
30 minutes
Liverpool have been compelled into making a change right here, as Jota comes off for Darwin Nunez.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:01 , Chris Wilson
28 minutes
GOAL! The house aspect are forward.
Chelsea attempt to delay the taking of the penalty and Jackson is booked.
Salah steps as much as take it – and he rifles previous Sanchez, sending the Spaniard the improper approach.
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PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL! Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:00 , Chris Wilson
27 minutes
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL! Stonewall.
Liverpool assault and Salah tries to pressure a shot by means of, but it surely bounces into the trail of Jones. He’s wrestling with Colwill as he tries to get his toes sorted, and the Chelsea man brings him down for a transparent penalty.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:58 , Chris Wilson
25 minutes
CLOSE!
Madueke skips previous Robertson once more and cuts again a harmful ball that falls to Palmer, however his shot is blocked.
Moments later, Salah leads a counter-attack and is introduced down within the field, however the referee waves it away.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:57 , Chris Wilson
24 minutes
Liverpool have some sustained possession round midway, however there are not any runners for the midfielders in the mean time.
Salah tries to begin an assault by taking part in it ahead to Jota, however the Portuguese loses the ball beneath the problem.
Moments later, James is dispossessed close to his personal field and the house aspect suppose they’ve an opportunity, however the foul is given for the problem on the Englishman.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:54 , Chris Wilson
22 minutes
The house aspect’s attacking play has been just a little disjointed, and Maresca will probably be the happier of the 2 managers to date. Chelsea have had the higher of the ball, however they haven’t managed to hyperlink their attacking play collectively but.
James swings in a cross and Kelleher hesitates to come back for it, so Alexander-Arnold nods it behind for a nook.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:53 , Chris Wilson
20 minutes
CLOSE!
Liverpool play the lengthy ball ahead and James cushions it again to Sanchez. He takes too lengthy on the ball and fires his clearance straight at Gakpo, however fortunately for the Spaniard it bounces off Gakpo and straight into his gloves.
Moments later, there’s a quick VAR examine for a penalty as Sancho goes down beneath the problem from Alexander-Arnold, however nothing is given.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:50 , Chris Wilson
18 minutes
Sancho wins a throw deep into the Liverpool half after Alexander-Arnold pokes the ball away. Chelsea attempt to launch a fast lengthy throw into Jackson within the field, however Kelleher comes out to gather.
The away aspect come ahead once more, but it surely’s all a bit too pedestrian because the Liverpool defence falls again into form.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:48 , Chris Wilson
15 minutes
Caicedo feeds a ball in to Jackson, however he’s just a little too remoted in the mean time in opposition to Konate and van Dijk.
Chelsea come ahead once more and Sancho releases Gusto on the overlap, however his cross is blocked by Konate and it goes for a purpose kick.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:46 , Chris Wilson
13 minutes
No possibilities but for both aspect. Chelsea are comfortable to work the ball throughout the pitch, earlier than Madueke beats Robertson down the appropriate. His cross is simply too highly effective although.
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Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:45 , Chris Wilson
12 minutes
Sanchez performs a superb ball 80-odd yards up the pitch proper into the trail of Sancho. The winger lays it off to Gusto, however he blasts a shot effectively extensive.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:43 , Chris Wilson
10 minutes
Liverpool are urgent excessive and it’s gained them the ball a few instances, the newest being after Sanchez is compelled to kick lengthy and Madueke can’t management it.
In distinction, Chelsea aren’t urgent wherever close to as excessive. The house aspect take pleasure in a little bit of possession in their very own half and close to their field, however there’s not rather a lot occurring proper now.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:40 , Chris Wilson
7 minutes
House followers are screaming for a pink card because the lengthy ball is performed excessive and Jota tries to run free, solely to be dragged down by Tosin.
It’s an analogous scenario to Saliba’s pink card yesterday, however the referee solely provides Tosin a yellow. Colwill was shut by to latch on, in order that’s most likely saved him.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:38 , Chris Wilson
6 minutes
James and Lavia mix effectively on the sting of the Chelsea field, the previous profitable the ball within the sort out earlier than the Belgian skips previous one other problem.
The away aspect assault however Sancho is stopped simply by Gravenberch.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:37 , Chris Wilson
5 minutes
Jones does effectively to skip previous each Caicedo and Palmer in midfield, and Liverpool have an attacking alternative that ends with Salah firing at Colwill’s hand. Shouts for a free-kick, however nothing given.
Caicedo is down after touchdown off-balance after that problem on Jones, however he’s attempting to run it off for now.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:35 , Chris Wilson
3 minutes
Nice play from Lavia to promote the dummy and skip away from the problem to get Chelsea out of a good place. The away aspect assault however James’ early cross is headed clear by Konate.
Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:34 , Chris Wilson
2 minutes
Just a few exchanges of possession as either side look to settle early on.
Tosin provides away possession close to his personal field however Liverpool recycle possession again to van Dijk.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:32 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF!
The away get us underway on Merseyside.
Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:28 , Chris Wilson
Richard Jolly at Anfield:
“Arne Slot could have learnt the lesson of Liverpool’s defeat to Nottingham Forest by benching their three South Individuals right this moment for the primary recreation after a world break – although Alexis Mac Allister, who felt unwell on the airplane again from representing Argentina, was not prepared to begin anyway. For Chelsea, Reece James’ first begin of the season means there will likely be a concentrate on the injury-hit captain in a suspension-hit defence.”
Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:25 , Chris Wilson
The groups are within the tunnel at Anfield, so we’re solely moments from kick-off.
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Match info
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:23 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea have gained simply one in all their final 9 Premier League away video games in opposition to Liverpool (drawing 5 and dropping three.
Together with Liverpool, Chelsea are one in all two sides with a 100% away win charge within the Premier League this season.
Solely Manchester Metropolis (17) have scored extra targets than Chelsea (16) within the division this time period, and solely Tottenham boast a better xG (15.0) than the Blues (14.7).
Enzo Maresca is seeking to develop into solely the fifth supervisor to win every of his first 4 away Premier League video games, with one of many earlier 4 to take action being his counterpart on this match, Liverpool’s Arne Slot.
Chelsea pair Cole Palmer (11) and Noni Madueke (4) have created 15 possibilities for one another within the Premier League this season, probably the most of any duo.
Match info
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:18 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool are unbeaten of their final six Premier League conferences with Chelsea, although 5 of those have ended stage. Having misplaced three consecutive league video games in opposition to Chelsea between 2013 and 2014, the Reds have now misplaced simply two of their final 19, winging seven and drawing 10.
Liverpool have conceded the fewest targets (two), stored probably the most clear sheets (5), and have the bottom anticipated targets in opposition to determine (5.2) of any aspect within the Premier League this season.
Mohamed Salah has 4 targets in 13 Premier League video games in opposition to his former aspect, averaging a purpose each 257 minutes in opposition to the Blues. He solely has a worse minutes-per-goal charge in opposition to Burnley.
Is Liverpool v Chelsea on TV?
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:15 , Chris Wilson
A reminder of how one can watch the late-afternoon match right this moment – we’re round quarter-hour from kick-off.
Liverpool vs Chelsea is because of kick off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday 20 October at Anfield.
Viewers in the UK can watch the match stay on Sky Sports activities Major Occasion and Sky Sports activities Premier League, with protection on these channels starting at 4pm. Subscribers can stream the motion on Sky Go or Now TV.
What the managers have stated
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:10 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca stated that right this moment’s match “is a particular recreation for all the golf equipment”.
“Liverpool is a pleasant atmosphere, incredible. We’re excited to play this type of recreation. All of the video games we’ve got performed till now haven’t been straightforward. We’re going to do our greatest.
“I don’t suppose Sunday’s recreation defines the place we’re. On this second, we’ve got to be targeted on issues we have to enhance.
“We have now Liverpool after which two or three extra video games. Nottingham wasn’t a simple recreation, or Brighton, West Ham away or Bournemouth away.
“[The] Premier League is the perfect league on the earth and the hardest league on the earth,” he added.
When requested on how he feels about his membership’s begin to the season, the Italian stated: “[I’m] very comfortable as a result of what I anticipated when it comes to gamers, stage and elegance, I can see clearly that’s there.
“It doesn’t matter on this second who’s going to play, you’ll be able to see clearly how we wish to play.”
What the managers have stated
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:05 , Chris Wilson
Talking in a press convention forward of right this moment’s recreation, Arne Slot stated that he’s “trying ahead to a really fascinating recreation”.
“Chelsea does rather well. In case you have a look at the league desk then they’re those that may be our hardest opponent.
“Nevertheless it’s not at all times concerning the league desk. Generally it’s concerning the type of the day, it’s about their recreation plan.
“We had some problem with Wolves as effectively, who’re backside of the league, I feel. However it’s a problem, that’s for positive,” he added.
When talking about Liverpool’s robust run of upcoming fixtures, he stated: “I feel we’ve got to guage us as a staff after this spell of video games – not three of them however six, seven or eight of them.
“Then we all know higher how we act and the way we carry out if we play robust Champions League video games and hard league video games.
“That’s regular in all people’s season and we all know how tough it’s.”
Conor Bradley has fond recollections of Liverpool’s ‘particular’ video games with Chelsea
Sunday 20 October 2024 16:00 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool’s conflict with Chelsea on Sunday will deliver again particular recollections for Conor Bradley.
Contemporary from captaining Northern Eire in Tuesday’s 5-0 rout of Bulgaria in Belfast, the 21-year-old has returned to the membership’s Kirkby coaching floor with a spring in his step earlier than their subsequent Premier League match.
Taking the armband for his nation was simply the newest step in Bradley’s excellent 2024, and two conferences with Chelsea characteristic prominently in that story.
The primary got here on January 31 in a 4-1 win over the Londoners at Anfield, as Bradley obtained his first Liverpool purpose and added two assists in a man-of-the-match show.
Conor Bradley has fond recollections of Liverpool’s ‘particular’ video games with Chelsea
Arne Slot assured uncertainty over way forward for key Liverpool trio won’t show a distraction
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:55 , Chris Wilson
Arne Slot insisted he will likely be concerned in contract talks with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah by saying it might be “bizarre” if he was not consulted and shrugging off ideas the right-back can be distracted as Actual Madrid’s curiosity in him has develop into extra public.
Liverpool’s captain, vice-captain and prime scorer are all out of contract on the finish of the season however Slot is adamant it isn’t a difficulty for him and he would solely be nervous if he reached the final day of the marketing campaign with their futures nonetheless up within the air.
The Dutchman is Liverpool’s first head coach – predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s job title was supervisor and he had extra management, albeit with out getting his approach when he wished to maintain Roberto Firmino and James Milner in 2023 – that means sporting director Richard Hughes will assume total accountability for talks with the three key gamers. Slot confirmed, although, that he’ll play a component in discussions.
Arne Slot assured uncertainty over way forward for key trio won’t show a distraction
Chelsea can not depend on Cole Palmer to resolve all issues – Enzo Maresca
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:50 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca warned his Chelsea gamers they can’t depend on Cole Palmer to “resolve all our issues” as they put together for a gruelling run of Premier League fixtures, starting with Sunday’s assembly with Liverpool.
Following the sport at Anfield, wherein the top coach will likely be with out suspended pair Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana in defence, the Blues play Newcastle at dwelling earlier than travelling to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United.
Arsenal then go to Stamford Bridge to spherical off a three-week spell wherein the potential in proof throughout Maresca’s first seven video games will obtain an intensive inspection, with the staff’s top-four credentials put to the take a look at.
Chelsea can not depend on Cole Palmer to resolve all issues – Enzo Maresca
Liverpool vs Chelsea head-to-head
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:45 , Chris Wilson
These two sides have met a complete of 190 instances, with conferences relationship again to Christmas Day in 1907.
As ist stands, Liverpool have gained 90, with Chelsea profitable 61. 49 have ended as attracts.
As alluded to earlier, the 2 groups have had a variety of high-profile conferences, from Champions League semi-finals to final season’s Carabao cup ultimate, which Liverpool gained 1-0.
Within the league final season, the 2 sides drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge of their league opener, whereas Liverpool gained the return fixture 4-1 in January.
What Liverpool’s brutal seven-game run will reveal about their season beneath Arne Slot
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:40 , Chris Wilson
The very best starting to a reign made by any Liverpool supervisor is barely a begin. Arne Slot has discovered methods of deflecting the compliments his rapid impression at Anfield has generated. He has referenced the fact that a few of his predecessors’ medal collections are sufficiently spectacular that they don’t have to be judged by their first 10 video games or an early-season standing as league leaders. He has cited the comparatively sort fixture checklist: Liverpool have performed the groups presently occupying seventeenth, eleventh, 14th, tenth, thirteenth, twentieth and 18th locations. Their Carabao Cup win was in opposition to the membership in twelfth. Their Champions League victories have been in opposition to the perimeters sitting sixth and thirteenth respectively in Serie A.
And now it will get more durable. Liverpool’s subsequent month quantities to a barometer of their prospects, a take a look at of whether or not they’re title challengers, potential Champions League winners, in a position to retain the Carabao Cup that proved Jurgen Klopp’s final trophy. It’s Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Brighton, Brighton once more, Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa, a seven-game stretch that would derail Liverpool’s ambitions or function a springboard to a problem on a number of fronts.
For Slot, it quantities to a voyage of discovery. Have his first 10 video games given him a transparent thought of what Liverpool can obtain or is he nonetheless looking for out himself?
What Liverpool’s brutal seven-game run will reveal about their season
Liverpool v Chelsea – the story of a current English ‘rivalry’
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:35 , Chris Wilson
Round 220 miles separate Anfield and Stamford Bridge, however regardless of the space between theses two golf equipment, they’ve performed out one in all English soccer’s most intriguing rivalries because the early 2000s.
By the point Roman Abramovich took over the Blues in 2003, the historic hole between the 2 golf equipment had closed, with Liverpool remaining a pressure regardless of their incapacity to problem for titles. However the Blues quickly took them over, with the hiring of Jose Mourinho kickstarting a golden period.
And (regardless of a 3-2 Chelsea win in that yr’s League Cup ultimate) the rivalry between the 2 golf equipment can maybe be traced to a match that was key in one in all Liverpool’s most well-known successes – their 2005 Champions League win.
Luis Garcia’s ghost purpose at Anfield within the second leg of the semi-final gained the tie for the Reds, and marked the primary in a run of high-octane, top quality matches between the 2 sides, together with one other Liverpool win (this one on penalties) within the Champions League semi-finals in 2006/07, a 4-3 mixture win for Chelsea within the 2007/08 semi-finals and a 7-5 mixture win (together with a 4-4 at Stamford Bridge) for Chelsea within the 2008/09 quarter-finals.
Since 2003, the 2 golf equipment have additionally met in two FA Cup finals and three League Cup finals.
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Will Liverpool beat the Blues?
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:30 , Mike Jones
Liverpool are searching for a 3rd successive win over Chelsea in all competitions for the primary time since November 2011, once they recorded a sequence of 4.
Victory this weekend would additionally see Liverpool document a fiftieth Anfield success over Chelsea in league soccer, whereas their subsequent purpose will likely be their 250th in all league encounters in opposition to the Londoners.
Liverpool vs Chelsea staff modifications
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:25 , Mike Jones
Arne Slot makes three modifications to the Liverpool staff that defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 of their ultimate match earlier than the worldwide break.
Alisson is injured so Caoimhin Kelleher will likely be in purpose whereas Andy Robertson takes up his place at left-back forward of Kostas Tsimikas. Additional up the pitch, Alexis Mac Allister is changed with Dominik Szoboszlai.
For Chelsea, the massive information is that captain and right-back Reece James returns! The defender has recovered from a long-term harm to take his place within the beginning line-up.
Elsewhere, Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella drop out with Tosin Adarabioyo and Romeo Lavia introduced again in.
Liverpool vs Chelsea line-ups
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:15 , Mike Jones
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Jota, Gakpo
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwill, Gusto; Lavia, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Group information
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:10 , Chris Wilson
A reminder of the early staff information – we’re round 5 minutes away from figuring out the line-ups.
Liverpool will likely be with out Alisson, whereas Harvey Elliott continues to get better from a fractured foot. Federico Chiesa may very well be out there after recovering from an unspecified harm which dominated him out of Italy’s internationals.
Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana are suspended, although Reece James is again in coaching after a interval out with a hamstring harm.
Reece James harm newest after Enzo Maresca offers replace on Chelsea star’s return
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:00 , Chris Wilson
Reece James is match to return for Chelsea in opposition to Liverpool after his newest harm with Enzo Maresca revealing a brand new plan to make sure the right-back stays match.
James has not featured for the Blues this season after sustaining one other hamstring difficulty.
However after coaching with the group over the worldwide break, Maresca can name on the 24-year-old for the journey to Anfield.
Chelsea handed enhance as Enzo Maresca offers Reece James harm replace
Liverpool vs Chelsea staff information: Alisson harm blow for Reds as Reece James nears Blues return
Sunday 20 October 2024 14:55 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea journey to face Liverpool as Premier League soccer returns following the worldwide break, however the Reds have been handed an harm blow forward of the weekend.
Alisson is ready to stay on the sidelines for the conflict in opposition to Chelsea after sustaining a hamstring harm in opposition to Crystal Palace.
Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise in purpose, with Arne Slot confirming the Brazil stays out for a “couple of weeks” because of the downside.
Reece James has educated over the worldwide break and will likely be within the squad on Sunday, whereas Maresca should contend with out suspended duo Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella.
Liverpool vs Chelsea staff information: Alisson harm blow for Reds as James nears return
Predicted line-ups
Sunday 20 October 2024 14:50 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jota, Diaz
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Group information
Sunday 20 October 2024 14:45 , Chris Wilson
Marc Cucurella is suspended, that means the versatile Renato Veiga may fill in at left-back. Reece James is again in coaching after a interval out with a hamstring harm however will probably begin from the bench.
Wesley Fofana is out because of a one-game suspension, that means Tosin Adarabioyo may deputise.
Group information
Sunday 20 October 2024 14:40 , Chris Wilson
Arne Slot should contend with out the injured Alisson Becker between the sticks, that means one other likelihood for Caoimhin Kelleher.
Harvey Elliott continues to get better from a fractured foot and whereas this recreation comes too quickly, a return within the close to future is feasible. Federico Chiesa may very well be out there after recovering from an unspecified harm which dominated him out of Italy’s internationals.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson returned from a two-week absence to play the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 7.
The second-year quarterback, who missed most of final season, left early in Week 4 with an indirect harm however was again to full energy Sunday.
Anthony Richardson stats vs. Dolphins
He struggled throwing in his return, going 10-of-24 for 129 yards. He rushed 14 instances for a team-high 56 yards. Six drives went 3-and-out by means of the third quarter, and each fourth-quarter drives led to subject targets.
On third-down performs: Richardson was 1-of-7 for 10 yards and a primary down. He additionally had 4 carries for 33 yards and a primary down on third-down performs.
Richardson threw no red-zone passes, however had a botched handoff that resulted within the Colts’ solely turnover.
‘Large transfer’:Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reveals a brand new look
Sport recap:Dolphins-Colts scores, highlights, stats
Anthony Richardson highlights
How a few double-reverse flea-flicker? It finally ends up gaining 13 yards.
The Colts have 3 3-and-out drives within the third quarter. Anthony Richardson is 5-of-18 for 64 yards. He has 47 dashing yards.
Anthony Richardson runs for 12 yards simply after the Colts pressure a turnover. The Colts tie the rating at 10-10 on this drive.
Anthony Richardson hits Michael Pittman Jr. in opposition to delicate protection for 33 yards to arrange a subject aim on the finish of the primary half.
Anthony Richardson has 14 passing yards (1-of-7) and 30 dashing yards within the first quarter. A botched handoff to Tyler Goodson leads to a purple zone turnover.
On the second play from scrimmage, Richardson runs … and slides after a 6-yard achieve.
Anthony Richardson is within the second 12 months of a four-year rookie contract. He counts $7.725 million towards the Colts wage cap this season. The 4-year contract totals virtually $34 million.
Joe Flacco stats
In 4 appearances
71-of-108 passing (65.7%) for 716 yards and seven touchdowns with 1 interception. He has been sacked six instances.
Joe Flacco contract
The 39-year-old joined the Colts within the offseason one a 1-year contract that counts $5 million towards the wage cap, in keeping with Spotrac.
After one quarter, Richardson was simply 1-of-7 for 15 yards and led the group with 4 carries for 30 yards.
The Colts and the Dolphins traded possessions all through the second quarter with nothing to point out for it till the Dolphins related on a 33-yard subject purpose to go up 10-0 with 22 seconds left within the half.
However the Colts shortly received into subject purpose place with a touchback and a 33-yard completion to extensive receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and kicker Matt Homosexual despatched a 52-yard kick straight by the uprights to place the Colts on the board heading into halftime.
Richardson accomplished 4 passes for 61 yards within the half and the Colts mixed for 74 complete speeding yards. By comparability, the Dolphins had 115 speeding yards and Huntley accomplished seven passes for 87 yards.
The Texans bought on the board first after Neville Hewitt intercepted Jordan Love and returned the ball to the Inexperienced Bay 11-yard line. Ka’imi Fairbairn punched by way of a subject aim to provide Houston a lead they held onto by way of the tip of the opening quarter
Love recovered rapidly after that preliminary decide. Following a five-play Inexperienced Bay drive that resulted in a punt, the Texans moved 36 yards on eight performs and punted the ball again. Tucker Kraft bought on the tip of a 14-yard go from Love to complete a 14-play drive that put the Packers up 7-3.
Stroud and the Texans had been once more halted on their subsequent drive, however Tommy Townsend’s punt hit a Inexperienced Bay participant and was recovered on the Packers’ 11-yard line by Houston. Two performs later, Joe Mixon rumbled into the endzone to provide the guests a 10-7 lead.
It would not final lengthy, although. Three minutes later Dontayvion Wicks latched onto a 30-yard go from Like to put the Packers up 14-10.
In 10 performs, Stroud drove the Texans 23 yards and into subject aim vary for Fairbairn, who nailed a 52-yarder to make the rating 14-13 in favor of the Packers.
Love as soon as once more sought to suit the ball into a decent window on the following drive, however with Derek Stingley Jr. in tight protection, he overthrew his receiver and Calen Bullock flew in to nab his third decide of the yr.
This time Stroud and Mixon made positive the Texans completed within the endzone, with the operating again powering 4 yards to place one other six factors on the board. Houston went for 2 however didn’t convert, and the groups entered halftime with the guests on high 19-14.
The Texans continued to have hassle shifting the ball within the second half, and after a five-play drive moved backwards, Jordan Love and the Packers took 5:22 off the clock with a 10-play drive that ended with a go to the fitting to Josh Jacobs, who discovered his method into the endzone.
With the Packers main 21-19, each offenses struggled to create. Over the following six drives, the 2 groups mixed to realize 49 yards whole.
Then Stroud engineered a 41-yard drive that Fairbairn completed off with a 35-yard subject aim, however 1:44 remained on the clock for Jordan Love.
Inexperienced Bay moved 39 yards and set Brandon McManus up for a 45-yard subject aim to win the sport win no time remaining.
The Texans return to Houston to face the Colts subsequent Sunday earlier than heading north once more for a Thursday Night time showdown with the New York Jets on Halloween.
For the second time this season the Raiders at their house away from house — SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. However regardless of the benefit they have an inclination to get pleasure from there, they’ve by no means gained at SoFi with followers in attendance. Their solely win there coming in 2020 with no followers allowed. They are going to strive as soon as once more to get that elusive win within the metropolis of Angels.
Right here is all the information you want to catch it.
Sport data
Week 7: Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) vs Los Angeles Rams (1-4)
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct 20, 1:05 pm Pacific (4:05 pm ET)
The place: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA
The way to watch
The sport shall be broadcast by CBS and can air within the inexperienced areas of the map by way of 506sports.com:
CBS Broadcast crew: Kevin Harlan, Trent Inexperienced
The way to stream
If you’re situated within the orange areas of the map, you’ll be able to stream the sport utilizing FuboTV (strive it free).
If you’re not situated within the blue areas of the map, you’ll be able to stream the sport utilizing NFL Sunday Ticket by way of YouTube and YouTube TV.
The way to pay attention
Raiders radio: Las Vegas on KOMP 92.3FM, 920AM or see their regional affiliate stations.
Hosts: Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst).
Panthers protection: Rams Wire
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ODDS: Rams by 7.5
O/U: 43.5
All NFL Odds by way of BetMGM.
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Prepare for Sunday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders vs. the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Followers are conserving an in depth eye on Rams broad receiver Cooper Kupp, who has been recovering from an ankle damage. Rams head coach Sean McVay advised reporters this week that Kupp’s restoration is “trending in the best course” and did not rule out a return on Sunday.
“He is feeling good, and the necessary factor is, what we have got to dictate and decide is, is he going to be able to play like Cooper Kupp’s able to enjoying? He is making good progress. I feel we’ll get an excellent really feel. This would be the first time that you simply’re in a position to do football-like actions in a few of the particular person settings,” McVay stated.
In the meantime, the Raiders are navigating the sector with out broad receiver Davante Adams after agreeing to commerce him to the New York Jets. Adams had been out the previous few video games with a hamstring damage.
Maintain studying to learn the way and when to look at the Las Vegas Raiders vs. the Los Angeles Rams sport at present.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. the Los Angeles Rams sport at present
The Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) vs. the Los Angeles Rams (1-4) NFL Week 7 sport shall be performed on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. PT). The sport will air on CBS and be accessible to stream on Paramount+.
The Raiders are ranked twelfth defensively whereas the Rams are twenty eighth, in response to CBS Sports activities’ group stats rankings.
Tips on how to stream the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams sport
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Eagles had been again in motion at MetLife Stadium as they took on the Giants of their first NFC East divisional sport of the season.
The Eagles dominated their division rival, taking dwelling a 28-3 victory to enhance to 4-2 on the season.
“That is nearly staying constant each week, man. I am simply proud of what we already learn about this workforce. We will struggle. It simply looks as if all the things is coming collectively, everyone simply believing in each other, and I am comfortable that it is exhibiting up,” Brandon Graham stated within the locker room following the sport.
Together with playoffs, the Eagles are 27-7 (.794) of their earlier 34 video games in opposition to the Giants, together with a 14-3 (.824) mark within the final 17 contests. Philadelphia, which is 10-5 (.667) vs. New York at MetLife Stadium, has captured six of the final seven contests courting again to 2021.
After defeating the Browns 20-16 final week to maneuver to 3-2 on the season, the Eagles had been with out tight finish Dallas Goedert (hamstring) and left deal with Jordan Mailata, who was positioned on injured reserve on Friday.
Within the largest storyline of the week, working again Saquon Barkley made his return to MetLife for the primary time as an Eagle. Barkley made his return recognized, dashing for 176 yards and a landing on 17 carries.
Barkley’s 176 yards had been second-most rush yds by a participant vs a former workforce in NFL historical past (CIN Cedric Benson had 189 rush yds vs. CHI in Week 7, 2009) and the second-most in Barkley’s profession (189 in Week 16, 2019 at Washington). Barkley’s 658 rush yds are most by way of the primary 6 video games of a season in Eagles’ historical past.
“Howie (Roseman) took an opportunity on me, the entire group took an opportunity on me and I am grateful for it, stuff like which means rather a lot to me,” Barkley stated. “There is not any hate in my coronary heart with the Giants group. They drafted me, introduced me in, helped a child stay his dream and identical factor with the Eagles. I hit free company not realizing how issues had been going to shake up and was capable of finding a house and a spot I like and I am excited to be right here. It isn’t about proving anyone proper or anyone incorrect, it is about going on the market and being myself and once I go on the market and be myself, numerous issues fall in line.”
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