Chelsea vs Liverpool - as it happened: Daniel Sturridge scores late to cancel out Eden Hazard's strike
Relive all the action from the draw at Stamford Bridge
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.After over an hour of trying, Liverpool finally hit back against Chelsea to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League. Eden Hazard struck in the first half to ensure Maurizio Sarri's side came out on top after an intense opening period, but Daniel Strurridge's wonderful late goal means the points are shared.
The home side had defended well and David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger were on hand to clear off the line to prevent Liverpool scoring an earlier equaliser. Xheradan Shaqiri also went close with an effort going wide from close range and Alisson was called on several times to keep Chelsea's early lead to just one goal.
Relive all the action with the live blog
Preview
What time does it start?
Chelsea vs Liverpool kicks off at 5:30pm (BST) on Saturday 29 September.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 5:00pm (BST).
BT Sport subscribers can also watch online via the BT Sport app.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool winger has not quite found the miraculous form of last season as of yet, and will go to Stamford Bridge with a chip on his shoulder against his former club. Salah, who was unable to make an impact in the midweek defeat as a late substitute, was barely given a chance during his time at Chelsea from 2014 to 2016, and will want to silence the home fans with an eye-catching performance.
Best stat…
Three: Chelsea have only won three of their last 11 home games against Liverpool in the Premier League. Liverpool have won five.
Player to watch…
Eden Hazard: The Belgium captain is thriving under Sarri at the moment, and is the joint top scorer in the Premier League currently with five goals from six matches. The 27-year-old will be itching to attack Liverpool’s defence, after his wonderful solo goal in the last few minutes won the Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday. He’ll need to beat a different goalkeeper this time though, with Allison likely to come back into the starting XI after Simon Mignolet started in midweek.
Past three meetings…
Liverpool 1 (Sturridge) Chelsea 2 (Emerson, Hazard), Carabao Cup, September 2018
Chelsea 1 (Giroud) Liverpool 0, Premier League, May 2018
Liverpool 1 (Salah) Chelsea 1 (Willian), Premier League, November 2017
Form guide…
Chelsea: WWWWDW
Liverpool: WWWWWL
Odds…
Chelsea to win: 9/5
Liverpool to win: 6/4
Draw: 5/2
Arsenal 0-0 Watford
Ozil lifts a lovely pass to Monreal at the back post, who heads it into the middle and Lacazette can't quite divert the ball to goal.
Huddersfield 0-1 Tottenham
The one season wonder has scored again! Harry Kane opens the scoring.
He finally gives Tottenham something to show for after their bright start to the match at the John Smith Stadium with an unstoppable header from close range to convert Kieran Trippier's cross.
Manchester City 1-0 Brighton
Raheem Sterling strikes first!
It's a classic Manchester City goal and Bernardo Silva, Aguero and Sane all play their part in the build up before Sterling rounded things off.
Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham
Harry Kane makes it 2-0 from the spot!
Danny Rose is pulled back in the box and did anyone really think there would be a different outcome when Harry Kane stepped up to take the penalty?
Newcastle 0-1 Leicester
Jamie Vardy scores from the spot!
Harry Maguire's shot is blocked by DeAndre Yedlin in the box and Leicester have a penalty. Jamie Vardy steps up and makes no mistake to open the scoring at St James' Park.
After a slow start the goals are finally starting to flow in the Premier League
Arsenal 0-0 Watford
Everton 0-0 Fulham
Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham
Manchester City 1-0 Brighton
Newcastle 0-1 Leicester
Wolves 0-0 Southampton
Arsenal 0-0 Watford
How have Watford not scored?
A free kick is curled into the box and Cech tries to catch it in a crowded penalty area but drops it in front of him. A couple of Watrford players have a nibble but the Arsenal goalkeeper scrambled to get the ball back under control.
Arsenal 0-0 Watford
It's all to play for at the Emirates, says Luke Brown
"This has been a great game and a true top-six clash: exciting, end-to-end, and with both sides having plenty of chances.
"Watford have perhaps shaded it although it's Arsenal who enjoyed the best opportunity to open the scoring, with Alexandre Lacazette pouncing upon a defensive balls-up only to chip wide of goal when clear through. Foster was also forced into a smart stop from Granit Xhaka."
Everton 0-0 Fulham
So close for Fulham! Ryan Sessegnon almost rounds off a lovely move with a goal but his effort comes back off the crossbar. Fulham have recovered after a tricky start at Goodison.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments