Liverpool maintained their 100% Premier League start with an impressive 2-1 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Here, Ian Doyle gives his verdict on how Jurgen Klopp’s men performed against Frank Lampard’s side .
Adrian 7
Safe hands during the first half and stayed big to prevent the clean-through Abraham from scoring. Calming influence late on.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7
Caught out a few times early on grew in confidence after curling in a brilliant opener and had a part to play in the second. Made one great defensive clearance second half. Booked for timewasting.
Joel Matip 9
More than solid up against Abraham, who sought out the Cameroonian. Some interesting sorties out from the back, and after the break continually frustrated Chelsea . Brilliant.
Virgil van Dijk 8
Won almost everything in the air and as unruffled as ever. As Chelsea cranked up the pressure second half, he similarly increased his level.
Andy Robertson 7
Made to work defensively but floated in a brilliant cross for Liverpool ’s second. A real tussle with Willian, the Scot came out on top just about.
Fabinho 7
Broke up a succession of attacks, positioned himself well and his burst forward sparked the move that led to the opener. However, was slow to close down Kante for Chelsea’s first and faded a bit after the break. Booked.
Jordan Henderson 7
Absolutely everywhere first half. Drove forward and always on the offensive, also strong in the tackle. More difficult second half as Chelsea began to press for a leveller.
Gini Wijnaldum 6
Barely in it during the opening quarter but as Liverpool began to gain a foothold, his impact became more clear. Indifferent second half despite some good moments.
Mohamed Salah 6
Looked to mine the channel between Tomori and the left-back, first Emerson and then Alonso. One goalbound shot blocked and always an outlet, but was far too wasteful.
Roberto Firmino 7
Ghosted in unmarked to head home the second. Until then, had been too often on the periphery but at least was a bit more involved second half.
Sadio Mane 6
Despite winning the free-kick for the opener, the first half was a relatively quiet one for the Senegalese and a similar tricky second led to his substitution.
James Milner (for Mane 71) 6
Added a bit of strength to the midfield.
Adam Lallana (for Henderson 84)
Tried to keep the ball.
