On April 4th, 2023, Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC faced off in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with both sides unable to find the back of the net.
Overview
The first half was an exciting affair, with both teams creating chances. Chelsea had two goals ruled out by VAR, while Liverpool had several good opportunities to take the lead. However, neither side could break the deadlock before halftime.
Chelsea continued to press for a goal in the second half but could not find one despite their best efforts. Kai Havertz was particularly frustrated as he wasted several good chances throughout the game. Ultimately, neither team could find a winner and had to settle for a point each.
This result means Chelsea remains 11th in the league table while Liverpool is 8th. It was also Bruno Saltor’s first game as manager of Chelsea, and he will be pleased with his team’s performance despite not getting all three points.
Overall it was an entertaining match between two strong sides who could not find a breakthrough. Both teams will look ahead to their next fixtures as they continue pursuing success this season.
Lineups
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga; Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; James, Kante, Fernandez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Havertz, Joao Felix
Liverpool: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Matip, Tsimikas; Fabinho, Jones, Henderson; Nunez, Firmino, Jota
Key Stats
- Possession: Chelsea FC (50%) – Liverpool (50%)
- Total Shots: Chelsea FC (12) – Liverpool (7)
- Shots on Target: Chelsea FC (3) – Liverpool (4)
- Corner Kicks: Chelsea FC (3) – Liverpool (5)