Chase duel at Chelsea: Liverpool missed victory in furious top game despite 2-0 lead

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Et was a spectacular game with four goals, but the Premier League duel between Manchester City pursuers Chelsea and Liverpool ended in disappointment for both teams. Because the 2: 2 (2: 2) on Sunday evening was ultimately only used by the front runner Man City, who is now ten points ahead of the competition. In return, the audience at London’s Stamford Bridge and on the television screens were well entertained.

Although Chelsea got off to a better start and initially took control of the game, the guests from Liverpool took the lead through Sadio Mané (9th minute) and Mohamed Salah (26th). But just before half-time, Chelsea struck back spectacularly. Mateo Kovacic (42nd) and Christian Pulisic (45th + 1) equalized. In the second half, too, the audience saw a fast-paced game at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Liverpool’s substitute goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher each parried several great chances and thus prevented further goals.

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There was no reunion between the German coaches Thomas Tuchel and Jürgen Klopp in London because Klopp could not be there due to suspected corona. The professionals Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip and goalkeeper Alisson were also in isolation. Assistant coach Pep Lijnders was on the sidelines for Klopp. “It’s never boring with us,” he said after the game.

Tuchel renounced Lukaku

At Chelsea, striker Romelu Lukaku was not in the squad despite his goals in the previous two league games and the absence of Timo Werner. Tuchel had deleted Lukaku after critical statements in an interview. The Belgian had complained about too little playing time. “That was a bit too much noise so shortly before the game,” explained Tuchel. “In my opinion, it’s easier if he’s not in the squad today.”

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In the Premier League table, both teams are on the spot. The Londoners are second in the table with 43 points and are ten points behind Man City. With one point less, Liverpool occupies third place in the table. The Reds, however, have played one game less than the two competitors.