"LONDON -- A dramatic late winner from Estêvão lifted Chelsea over Liverpool 2-1 to deny the reigning Premier League champs the chance to return to the top of the table. Cody Gakpo thought he had rescued a point for Liverpool after an opener from Moisés Caicedo, but a strike from substitute Estevao in the 95th minute turned the game. Liverpool had surrendered top spot earlier in the day when title rivals Arsenal beat West Ham United 2-0, with the Reds remaining in second place going into the international break."
"Certainly, Liverpool will be wounded by this defeat, which could prove costly in their pursuit of the Premier League title. It is the first time in Arne Slot's tenure the Reds have lost three consecutive games and the first time they have lost back-to-back league games in over two years, since losses against Bournemouth and Manchester City in March-April 2023."
Estevão scored a 95th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Moisés Caicedo opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a long-range strike that beat Giorgi Mamardashvili. Cody Gakpo equalized just before the hour mark by poking home from close range. Liverpool lost top spot earlier after Arsenal beat West Ham and enter the international break one point behind leaders Arsenal. The defeat marks Liverpool's third consecutive loss under Arne Slot and their first back-to-back league defeats since March–April 2023, leaving questions over their title bid.
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