Chelsea Defeat Liverpool 3-1 in Crucial Clash, Climb Into Top 5

Chelsea secured a vital 3-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2025, boosting their hopes of qualifying for European competition next season.

The match opened with an early goal from Enzo Fernández in the 3rd minute after a pass from Pedro Neto. Chelsea extended their lead early in the second half when Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah scored an own goal in the 56th minute, making it 2-0.

Despite a late push from the visitors, including a goal by Virgil van Dijk in the 85th minute following a pass from Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea sealed the win in stoppage time. Cole Palmer converted a penalty in the 96th minute, setting the final score at 3-1.

Match Events Summary:

• 3’ – Enzo Fernández scores (assist: Pedro Neto) – 1:0
• 51’ – Yellow card: Virgil van Dijk (foul)
• 54’ – Yellow card: Trevoh Chalobah (time-wasting)
• 56’ – Own goal: Jarell Quansah – 2:0
• 85’ – Goal: Virgil van Dijk (assist: Mac Allister) – 2:1
• 90+6’ – Penalty goal: Cole Palmer – 3:1

Yellow cards were also issued to Jadon Sancho (84’) and Quansah (58’), while Chelsea made notable substitutions, including the introductions of Sancho, Gusto, and Reece James.

Premier League Standings (Top 6 After Matchday):

1. Liverpool – 82 points
2. Arsenal – 67 points
3. Manchester City – 64 points
4. Newcastle – 63 points
5. Chelsea – 63 points
6. Nottingham Forest – 60 points (1 game in hand)