Destroy Chelsea At Anfield, Liverpool Kian Kukuh In Puncak

JAKARTA - Liverpool destroyed Chelsea 4-1 in a big match in the English Premier League competition at Anfield Stadium, Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the morning WIB. The victory which further confirmed the position of Liverpol at the top of the standings.

Liverpool showed their best performance. Despite facing an increasingly uphill opponent, the Reds are able to play optimally.

Despite having to wait until the middle of the first half to score, Liverpool are still too strong for Chelsea. The victory over the Blues extended Liverpool's unbeaten record during playing at Anfield in various competitions this season.

This additional three points strengthens Liverpool's position at the top of the standings. Now, Virgil van Dijk et al have pocketed 51 points. A five-point lead from Manchester City who won 3- over Burnley.

Meanwhile, Chelsea, who lost again after winning the previous three matches in domestic competition, are still stuck in the middle board. This West London club is ranked 10th with 31 points.

In that duel, Liverpool completely controlled the game. Even striker Darwin Nunez was able to release seven shots into the net throughout the first half.

But Diogo Jota, who finally broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, received the ball from Conor Bradley, had shown action past Chelsea's defender before scoring a goal.

Furthermore, Bradley, who starred in the match, increased The Kop's advantage. The 20-year-old welcomed Luis Diaz's assist to change the score to 2-0 in 39 minutes.

Liverpool actually had the opportunity to add more goals when they were awarded a penalty towards the end of the first half. Penalties were awarded after Chelsea player Benoit Badiashile brought down Jota. in the restricted area.

Only Nunez missed a penalty. The Uruguay national team's shot hit the post. Liverpool's two-goal advantage lasted at halftime.

In the second half, Liverpool still showed dominance. Jurgen Klopp's attack again gave results.

In the 65th minute, Dominik Szoboszlai's midfielder solidified Liverool's lead. Bradley, again and again, played a role in providing assists that were greeted with Szoboszlai's header that beat goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.

Chelsea finally minimized their lag through Christopher Nkunku. His goal was created in the 71st minute. But Liverpool are unstoppable.

Only eight minutes later, Diaz managed to break into Chelsea's goal. The score changed to 4-1 for Chelsea and lasted until the end of the match.