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Chelsea thwarted by Liverpool’s efficiency

Liverpool continued to gather impressive momentum as they inflicted Antonio Conte’s first loss as a Chelsea manager with a deserving victory at Stamford Bridge to move into top four. He gives everything on the bench and we try to give everything on the pitch.

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“We conceded two goals and the game became very hard”, added the Italian. The first half was undoubtedly controlled by Liverpool, who netted two goals and maintained possession for long spells.

Tottenham have already defeated Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal this season as well as picking up a crucial point against Tottenham.

And after playing in part in Liverpool’s good start to the new season following a £25million switch from St James’ Park, he feels he’s benefited from players around him at Anfield. On Friday’s evidence, his team are title contenders.

Conte was reportedly incensed by Friday’s defeat to Liverpool.

“We feel on a good way, but we have to prove it”.

David Luiz, meanwhile, lost to Liverpool on his second Chelsea debut, following his return to the club from Paris Saint-Germain – just as he had in his first appearance in February 2011.

But five minutes from the end Bacca produced some great skills to flick the ball past Emiliano Viviano in the Samp goal after collecting Suso’s perfectly-weighted pass following a Milan Skriniar error.

Right-back Nathaniel Clyne is often Liverpool’s most advanced player during matches, while Joel Matip’s average position has actually been about the same as Jordan Henderson – who sits deep – in recent matches.

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Strong performances from Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana and James Milner have helped guide Klopp’s side to seven points from their last three games.

Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz vies with Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London