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Chelsea vs Liverpool live: Bruno takes charge of first game after Potter sacking

Premier League / Matchday 8
Stamford Bridge / 04.04.2023
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Matt Jones

Updated 04/04/2023 at 22:03 GMT+1


45+1'
INTO ADDED TIME
We'll be playing an extra three minutes
42'
CORNER WASTED
Liverpool haven't got forward too much, so you feel they have to make the most of any opportunities that come their way. Nunez wins a corner on the left, and it's wasted by Tsimikas, who hits it straight at the first man at the near post
38'
FABINHO TREADING A TIGHTROPE
The midfielder brings down James for a clear free-kick in the centre circle. It's not his first foul, far from it, but he gets away without picking up a booking
35'
ALISSON LIVING DANGEROUSLY
Earlier this season, a lazy Alisson clearance gifted Vinicus junior the chance to score for Real against Liverpool at Anfield. History almost repeats itself as the goalkeeper passes straight to Havertz, but the forward can't capitalise
32'
JOTA NEARLY BREAKS FREE
The forward, who's been on a long goal drought, nearly wriggles free in the area, but a heavy touch allows the Chelsea defence a chance to clear
29'
HAVERTZ DRAGS WIDE
That's a pretty poor finish, albeit from a tough angle. Kante plays in the German international, who never has any confidence when taking his shot, which goes well wide of the far post
26'
DECISION UPHELD
Offside confirmed and 0-0 it remains
25'
VAR IN ACTION
Naturally it's just being checked by VAR. It's a tight one
25'
GOAL RULED OUT!
James thinks he's given Chelsea the lead as he thunders an effort into the back of the net with a stunning finish, but the goal is ruled out for offside against Fernandez earlier in the move
22'
LIVERPOOL IMPROVING
It's taken a while, but the visitors finally appear to be settling into this one. Firmino is dropping deep and they're picking up more of the ball as a result
19'
KOULIBALY CLEARS FOR CHELSEA
A first Liverpool chance, as Kepa rushes off his line but hits his clearance straight to Jordan Henderson. The Reds skipper tries his luck from distance, but Kalidou Koulibaly had got back to cover
18'
FELIX SHOT BLOCKED
The forward cuts inside from the left, but sees his 22-yard curling effort hit the first defender
15'
BIG GOALS ELSEWHERE
It's a big night of Premier League football, particularly in the relegation battle, and while there may not have been a goal here yet, Villa lead 1-0 at Leicester, Leeds are drawing 1-1 with Forest and Brighton are ahead at Bournemouth
12'
HAVERTZ DENIED
Alisson is quickly off his line to deny Havertz at point-black range after the striker met Ben Chilwell's cross
9'
SCRAPPY START FROM LIVERPOOL
The visitors have not been able to hold on to the ball as of yet, while all of Chelsea's attacks have come after Liverpool mistakes. It's been a worrying start for the Reds
6'
KONATE BLOCKS
What a big tackle that could be. Mateo Kovacic brilliantly rounds Alisson in the area, and although he's forced a bit wide, he still gets a shot goalwards, which Konate superbly gets back to clear off the line
4'
EXCLELENT MATIP BLOCK
A horrific pass from Tsimikas allows Joao Felix the chance to counter, and he carries to ball fully 60 yards into the Liverpool area when, appearing to be through one-on-one, Matip gets back and diverts the ball away from him
2'
EARLY TOUCH FOR ALISSON
He does well to come off his line and firmly punch clear James' free-kick
1st Half
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HERE WE GO!
Right, a huge game for both teams, one they each need to win to enhance any (slim) hopes they may have of qualifying for European football. Liverpool kick things off - we're under way
19:58
THE TEAMS ARE WITH US
There's just seconds to go until kick-off at The Bridge
19:56
THE HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Amazingly, these two teams have met 70 times already this century! Liverpool have had the better of the battles of late, winning two cup finals (on penalties) last season, while they are unbeaten in their last four league games at Stamford Bridge.
It's generally quite difficult to split there pair, though, the last five clashes have all been 0-0 after 90 minutes!
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