Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool — Estêvão's stoppage-time strike stuns the Reds
Chelsea beat defending champions Liverpool 2–1 at Stamford Bridge after 18-year-old substitute Estêvão Willian turned home a stoppage-time winner in the fifth minute of added time. The dramatic finish capped a rollercoaster Premier League encounter on October 4, 2025. (Reuters)
The Blues had taken the lead in the first half through Moisés Caicedo, who rifled a long-range strike into the net to make it 1-0. Liverpool fought back in the second half when Cody Gakpo levelled the game, but could not find a late equaliser. (Chelsea FC official)
Estêvão’s late winner — his first for Chelsea — arrived from a Marc Cucurella delivery and sparked jubilant scenes at Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca received a red card after an exuberant touchline celebration. The result hands Liverpool their third consecutive defeat across competitions and leaves the champions off the top of the table. (The Guardian)
Both sides showed flashes of quality: Chelsea, despite being hampered by injuries and suspensions, displayed resilience and tactical discipline; Liverpool created promising chances but were ultimately undone by lapses at the back and late game management. The match generated heated reaction online and will raise questions about Liverpool’s recent run of results. (Chelsea FC, Guardian)
Key moments
- 14' — Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) scores from distance to open the scoring.
- 63' — Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) levels the match.
- 90+5' — Estêvão Willian (Chelsea) nets a stoppage-time winner to make it 2–1.
What this means
The defeat ends Liverpool’s brief stay at the top of the Premier League and hands momentum back to the chasing pack. For Chelsea, the win — earned with a makeshift XI — will be a huge morale boost heading into the international break. Expect both clubs to receive scrutiny: Liverpool for their defensive frailties in late moments, and Chelsea for how they manage a long list of absentees while integrating young talent.
Sources: Reuters; Chelsea FC official; The Guardian; Google search on “Liverpool”.
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- Reuters — Match report
- Chelsea FC — Official match report
- The Guardian — Match report & analysis
- Google search on “Liverpool” via link
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