Chelsea ended Liverpool’s perfect start to the Premier League season as the title contenders drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Liverpool had won all six of their previous league matches this term but, having lost to Chelsea in the League Cup in midweek, they fell behind on Saturday when Eden Hazard gave the west London club a 25th-minute lead.
But Daniel Sturridge’s brilliant long-range strike a minute from full-time preserved Liverpool’s unbeaten league run.
This result left Liverpool in second place, with champions Manchester City, who beat Brighton 2-0 earlier on Saturday, now top on goal difference.
Substitute Daniel Sturridge scored a stunning equaliser a minute from time as Liverpool snatched a dramatic draw at Chelsea in the Premier League, BBC reports.
The Blues were on course to move level on points with leaders Manchester City when Eden Hazard raced clear to score his second goal of the week against the Reds.
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino had shots cleared off the line as Liverpool – who started the game second in the table – pressed for an equaliser, and Hazard was denied by Allison at the other end.
But, as the clock ticked down, Sturridge had the final say – bending a beautiful strike into the top corner from 30 yards.
The draw ended Liverpool’s 100% start to the Premier League season – and they finished the day behind defending champions Manchester City on goal difference. Chelsea are two points back in third.
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