Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea, Premier League: Post-match reaction, ratings

TL;DR

Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1 in a Premier League match at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch scored for Liverpool early, while Chelsea equalized through a set piece by Enzo Fernández.

Key points

Liverpool scored first through Ryan Gravenberch in the 6th minute
Chelsea equalized with a goal from Wesley Fofana
Cole Palmer's goal for Chelsea was disallowed for offside
The match ended in a 1-1 draw
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final next

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Players of Chelsea huddle prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on May 09, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) | Getty Images Only Burnley have conceded more goals in the opening 10 minutes of Premier League games this season than Chelsea, and we added to our tally once again when Ryan Gravenberch hammered in a shot from just outside the area in the 6th minute. The ball was hit so hard, Filip Jörgensen barely had time to dive, let alone adjust his feet. Liverpool must’ve thought the job was done. And in fairness, based on recent evidence, they were probably correct in thinking so. But to the surprise of everyone, Chelsea responded well for once. We may not have had any recognized wingers, but Marc Cucurella was doing a fine job filling in on the left, and he was repeatedly found on the wing or running through in the channel, from where he created a couple dangerous chances and forced a couple saves as well. We were finding a bit of joy thought the middle as well, with some decent passing movements leading to Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, and Moisés Caicedo taking it in turns to find runners behind Liverpool’s line. The home crowd was growing restless. Liverpool’s Achilles heel has been set pieces this season and our equalizer eventually came from just a situation. Enzo hit an angled ball into the area, which froze the goalkeeper, and even though whiffed on his shot, the ball crept in at the far post The home side started the second half with renewed energy, but it were Chelsea who had the ball in the back of the net again. Unfortunately, Cole Palmer’s goal was ruled out for a marginal offside on Cucurella, just leaning beyond his defender on the initial run. That seemed to galvanize the Reds even further; thankfully their next goal was also chalked off, with just a hair behind the last man before setting up . Jörgensen then parried a piledriver from , as the game entered its final period finely poised and both teams looking to win. Szoboszlai’s next effort smacked off the bottom of the post while at the other end, just missed the top corner after dribbling through half the defense. Liverpool piled on the pressure in the final 15 minutes, hitting the woodwork again as he overpowered his marker on a corner, though we also had a couple moments, including a penalty shout by João Pedro, which was not given. So, 1-1 it would finish, much to the displeasure of Anfield. The losing streak is over! Carefree.

Q&A

What were the key moments in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match on May 9, 2026?

Ryan Gravenberch scored early for Liverpool, and Chelsea equalized with a goal from Wesley Fofana after a set piece by Enzo Fernández.

Why was Cole Palmer's goal disallowed in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match?

Cole Palmer's goal was ruled out for offside due to Marc Cucurella being marginally ahead of the last defender during the play.

What impact did the draw have on Liverpool's performance at Anfield?

The draw ended Liverpool's losing streak at Anfield, but it disappointed the home crowd who expected a win.

What is Chelsea's next match after the draw against Liverpool?

Chelsea's next match is the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday.