Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City on Thursday night ensured Liverpool were crowned Premier League championsAs most of the reaction to the result at Stamford Bridge has centred around Liverpool being crowned Premier League champions, the importance of the game to the Blues was somewhat lost in the schuffle.Not only did Frank Lampard's side restore their five-point lead over Manchester United and Wolves in the top-four battle, but they are now just a single point behind third-placed Leicester City.Of course there is still a long way to go, but all signs are looking positive in regards to the west London outfit qualifying for next season's Champions League group phase.Most of the praise in the aftermath of the 2-1 win over City fallen for goalscorers Christian Pulisic and Willian.In regards to the latter, some Liverpool fans have suggested that the Brazilian should make the move to Anfield on a free transfer this summer after he scored the winning goal from the penalty spot.But as spotted by Liverpool fan @eyednik on Twitter, the Blues number one got away with moving the ball forward a couple of yards as players from both sides left the pitch for a drinks break.Given play was to resume with a free-kick for the hosts, Kepa's actions allowed his teammates to gain an advantage as this wasn't spotted by the officials.After being made aware of what Kepa did, Chelsea fans were quick to praise the Spaniard.In each football.london Chelsea bulletin, we'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans.We'll also send special newsletters when big stories break or there's a special event happening.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article - or any article on the Chelsea section of football.london in fact - labelled 'Get the biggest daily stories by email' and click 'Subscribe'.If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to.Speaking after the game, Lampard heaped praise on Liverpool.
5:10 Liverpool were confirmed as the 2019/20 Premier League champions last night after Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Manchester City ensured that the Reds could not be caught between now and the end of the season. FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Liverpool's 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League.Trent Alexander-Arnold is congratulated by Mohamed SalahTeam-mates congratulate Roberto Firmino after he doubles Liverpool's lead Liverpool weathered a spirited second-half fightback as a 15th straight Premier League win defeated Chelsea 2-1 and maintained their perfect start to the season.Trent Alexander-Arnold's thunderbolt and Roberto Firmino's free header, either side of a disallowed Cesar Azpilicueta equaliser, saw the league leaders open up a two-goal lead inside half an hour at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante's brilliant solo effort set up a tense final 19 minutes in which substitute Michy Batshuayi and Mason Mount spurned glorious chances to earn Frank Lampard's side a point.But Liverpool ground out a sixth Premier League win from six this season which restores their five-point lead at the top of the table and extends their unbeaten league run to 23 games - their longest run since November 1990.If Manchester City's demolition of Watford on Saturday showed the champions would not relinquish their crown without a fight, then Liverpool's navigation of one of the Premier League's toughest away assignments proved yet again the Reds are more than capable of going toe to toe with their title rivals.It took just 15 minutes for the visitors to take the lead as Alexander-Arnold lashed a venomous effort past Kepa Arrizabalaga into the top corner after Mohamed Salah rolled a free-kick from the edge of the area into his path.Tammy Abraham, an isolated figure as Chelsea's lone frontman against Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, was presented with a gilt-edged chance to introduce himself to the game on 24 minutes but, having latched onto Azpilicueta's through ball, he failed to draw the hosts level, firing straight at Adrian in the Liverpool goal.Chelsea's visible improvement culminated with Azpilicueta finding the back of the net after Fabinho failed to clear Willian's drilled cross into the area, but VAR found Mount to be offside in the build-up, and the jubilation inside Stamford Bridge evaporated in an instant.And Liverpool rubbed further salt into Chelsea wounds two minutes later as some suspect defending at a free-kick left Firmino unmarked in the box and he guided Andrew Robertson's cross beyond Kepa with a header into the top corner - the Reds' 34th league goal from a set-piece since the start of last season.Chelsea could have reduced the arrears on the stroke of half-time but Abraham glanced a header wide, while Marcos Alonso drilled crossed was gathered at the second attempt by Adrian after his initial spill brought pressure from the Chelsea attackers.Liverpool looked to end the game as a contest early in the second period, but a stunning diving save from Kepa to deny Firmino's brilliant volley into the turf kept Chelsea clinging on.Chelsea struggled to contain Liverpool as they grew in confidence, but they grabbed a lifeline and swung the momentum in their favour on 71 minutes when Kante waltzed through the defence and completed a stunning solo effort with a curler into the top corner.Kante's moment of magic inspired a late Chelsea revival but they failed to capitalise on it as Batshuayi's wide glancing header and Mount's drive over from Alonso crosses saw Liverpool win yet another game.The third round of the Carabao Cup sees Chelsea host Grimsby on Wednesday and Liverpool travel to MK Dons - live from 7.30pm on Sky Sports Football; kick-off 7.45pm.Chelsea host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday at 3pm, while Liverpool's next league assignment is away at Sheffield United on Saturday; kick-off 12.30pm.FREE TO PLAY: Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 jackpot for the fourth time this year! Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool Chelsea clinched a berth in next season's Champions League at the expense of Liverpool in the '£20m match' at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool: Reds withstand late fightback to stay perfect Jesper Gronkjaer's winner consigned Liverpool …
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side was in control and deserved the three points in their 2-1 win at Chelsea. Big congrats to them, they deserve it.
Frank Lampard says his Chelsea side were the better team against Liverpool but maintains that small margins were the difference which cost his team in the 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.