The top game of the 21st round in the Premier League between Chelsea and Liverpool ends in a draw – and makes Manchester City the winner of the first day of the new year.
In the end, no one spoke of Covid, internal quarrels and the absent. Jürgen Klopp, who sat in isolation at home as a precaution? Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, who, like striker Firmino, was absent due to Covid? Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, who was punished and not nominated following a critical interview by his coach Thomas Tuchel? No longer an issue.
The football that was played, the players on the pitch and their spectacular performance were of particular interest. Mohamed Salah, for example, who dancers scored the 2-0 for Liverpool just before half an hour and failed in the second half with a cracked jack at Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Or Christian Pulisic, who scored the 2-2 for Chelsea with a lob just before the break and gave the opening goal even shorter before the break whistle. Or Mateo Kovacic, who was injured in the autumn, then dropped out due to Corona and only played from the beginning thanks to the many absences. With his remarkable connecting goal, he paved the way for Chelsea to win points.
However, it is a point that in the end does not help either team in the battle for the title. Manchester City is raptured for now. It is now up to Chelsea to breathe new life into the championship race. On January 15, following the two-week break in the Premier League, the Champions League winner will play away with the Leader.
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Chelsea – Liverpool 2:2 (2:2). – 40,072 spectators. – Tore: 9. Mané 0: 1. 26. False 0: 2. 42. Kovacic 1: 2. 45. Pulisic 2: 2.