Liverpool pass Chelsea test with Jones winner
Sunday October 20 2024
Premier League - Liverpool v Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 20, 2024 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Chelsea's Malo Gusto REUTERS/Phil Noble
Curtis Jones struck Liverpool's winner in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield to keep Arne Slot's side top of the Premier League table on Sunday.
The 23-year-old's first goal since January proved the difference in a tight battle as Liverpool won for the 10th time in 11 matches in all competitions under new boss Slot.
Mohamed Salah's 29th-minute penalty put the hosts in front against the run of play but Chelsea levelled after the break as Nicolas Jackson was played through to score.
Chelsea was not level for long though as midfielder Jones got on the end of Salah's low cross to beat visiting keeper Robert Sanchez from close range.
It was never comfortable for Liverpool against a Chelsea side that came close to an equalizer several times in a strong finish and ended up with more goal attempts.
But Slot's side dug deep to pass their biggest test in the Premier League so far this season.
They have 21 points from eight games, one more than second-placed Manchester City who beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 earlier. Chelsea stayed in sixth place with 14 points.