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Fernández ends Chelsea’s run of defeats as lacklustre Liverpool are booed off
Liverpool are crawling towards Champions League qualification with dissent on their backs. There were boos on the final whistle, louder boos when Arne Slot withdrew Rio Ngumoha for Alexander Isak and jeers while Chelsea were dominating possession. And that was in the 39th minute. Protests over rising ticket prices may have been abandoned but unrest remains audible at Anfield.
TL;DR
- Liverpool fans expressed dissent with boos and jeers throughout the match due to the team's lacklustre performance and substitutions.
- Ryan Gravenberch scored an early goal for Liverpool, but Chelsea equalized through an Enzo Fernández free-kick.
- Chelsea showed resilience, with Levi Colwill and Reece James impressing, while Liverpool's frustration grew over their style of play.
- Liverpool hit the woodwork twice in the second half but couldn't find a winner, with a late penalty shout for Chelsea being waved away.
- The draw means Liverpool are still aiming for Champions League qualification, while Chelsea restored some confidence before the FA Cup final.