Liverpool 1 Vs. Chelsea 1 by R Sterling (59) and E Hazard (pen 18) respectively

 

It was a very entertaining game at Anfield, but it was only the hosts that offered anything attacking-wise. Chelsea came and got what they wanted, a result to bring back to Stamford Bridge.  

Liverpool gave Chelsea a fearful going over, but the Chelsea defence held firm just about. Courtois made some good saves. Sterling was absolutely brilliant, the most exciting English forward I can remember for many a year. His goal was superb, his all-round play top class. Whether he can inspire Liverpool to a result at Stamford Bridge is another matter, that away goal might be the killer.

Highpoints:

Liverpool 1 Vs. Chelsea 1 by R Sterling (59) and E Hazard (pen 18) respectively.

 Eden Hazard scored penalty after being fouled by Emre Can.

 Raheem Sterling equalised in second half after superb run. 

Liverpool starting XI: Mignolet, Can, Skrtel, Sakho, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Moreno, Markovic, Coutinho, Sterling.

LFC subs: Ward, Enrique, Lambert, Manquillo, Lallana, Borini, Rossiter.

Chelsea starting XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Filipe Luis, Matic, Mikel, Willian, Fabregas, Hazard, Diego Costa.

CFC subs: Cech, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Oscar, Remy, Drogba.

Liverpool host Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg.

Two sides have a history of producing fantastic recent cup clashes.

Liverpool are unbeaten in eight games in all tournaments, while Chelsea are still going strong in four competitions.

 

 

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has won three of his four games with Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers