KAI Havertz had a goal ruled out for handball in the second half, while Reece James’ screamer was also disallowed in the first half.
Bruno Saltor’s first game in charge of Chelsea was not a Premier League great by any means, but there were signs of life throughout the 90 minutes.
Wesley Fofana put his body on the line to deny Fabinho the opener at the end of the first half.
- Match Result: Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
- Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Chilwell, Fernandez, Kante, Havertz, Kovacic, Felix.
- Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Konate, Matip, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Jones, Henderson, Nunez, Jota, Firmino.
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Chelsea and Liverpool played out a drab goalless draw which dealt both teams’ top-four hopes a serious blow at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues, who were playing their first match under caretaker boss Bruno Saltor, had two goals chalked off by VAR.
The first one took place after 24 minutes when Reece James’ long-range cracker was overruled due to Enzo Fernandez being caught offside in the build-up.
The second one was on 50 minutes when N’Golo Kante played Kai Havertz through to beat Alisson one on one.
But Havertz’s goal didn’t stand because the ball deflected off his arm before it hit the back of the net.
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Credit: Reuters Jordan Henderson reacts
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admits there was something lacking in the visitors’ performance but is glad his team-mates “showed a reaction” after the loss to Manchester City.
Henderson told Sky Sports: “Tough game, both sides not at the highest level of confidence at the minute.
“But we just wanted to come here and show a reaction to the last game, which I think we did. We made a fight of it. You could see the willingness to keep working.
“We probably lacked a bit of quality, if I am honest, particularly in the final third.
“We got into some good positions but the last pass, the last shot, was not quite there tonight. But we gave it everything, we take the point and we move on.”
Credit: EPA Havertz speaks out
Chelsea star Kai Havertz insists the Blues have to “stick together” after the last couple of turbulent days that saw former manager Graham Potter getting sacked.
Havertz told Sky Sports: “Especially in the first half, we had loads of chances, me included. The second half was maybe a tie. But it is again 0-0 and that is it.
“At the moment, especially after the loss at the weekend, we lost a bit of confidence. That does not make it easier in front of goal.
“There are still nine games left in the league and Chelsea does not deserve to be 11th. It is not nice to be there.
“We all have to stick together. We have to think also that we are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and get as much confidence as possible in the upcoming game. We need the fans as well. We are all in the same boat.”
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Fofana stands out
Chelsea ace Wesley Fofana shone bright during his team’s goalless draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Fofana was rock solid in his defensive duties as part of a back three alongside Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella.
And as the heat map below shows, the Frenchman didn’t just carry out his centre-back duties as he also made his presence known when moving forward – especially down the right.
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Updated Premier League table
Liverpool remain eighth in the Premier League table with seven points separating them from fourth-placed Tottenham.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are still 11th with a whopping 11 points keeping them away from the Champions League spots.
Both teams are still facing a major uphill battle to return to Europe’s elite competition next season.
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Chelsea vs Liverpool stats
Liverpool dominated 51 per cent of possession against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Reds registered a total of seven shots, four of which were on target.
Chelsea, on the other hand, managed 12 shots, but only three of them were on target.
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FT: Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
Chelsea and Liverpool played out a goalless draw which dealt both teams’ top-four hopes a serious blow at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues, who were playing their first match under interim manager Bruno Saltor, had two goals chalked off by VAR.
The first one took place on 24 minutes when Reece James’ long-range cracker was overruled due to Enzo Fernandez being caught offside in the build-up.
The second one was after 50 minutes when N’Golo Kante played Kai Havertz through to beat Alisson one on one.
But Havertz’s goal didn’t count because the ball deflected off his arm before it hit the back of the net.
Credit: Getty FT: Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
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That’s full-time in London!!!
90+5 Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
What a chance!
Chelsea star Fernandez tries a long-range shot that just misses the crossbar!
What an ending that would be…
90+3 Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool superstar Salah hasn’t really made his presence felt ever since coming on from the bench.
Chelsea’s subs haven’t made an impact either.
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Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
Enough time for both teams to break the deadlock, but tempo has seriously slowed down…
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It looks like both teams are happy with the clean sheet as they are playing it safe.
There’s a better atmosphere in the stands than the pitch.
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Substitution
Chelsea boss Saltor makes another late switch as Sterling comes on for Felix.
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Both sides are running out of breath as we approach full-time in London.
Tempo has seriously slowed down…
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With that double change it looks like Klopp wants to maintain the clean sheet.
The German tactician is strengthening his midfield as we approach full-time.
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Substitution
Liverpool boss Klopp responds with a double change as Milner and Gakpo replace Nunez and Jones.
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Sustitution
Another switch by Chelsea caretaker Saltor as Mudryk comes on for Chilwell.
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An intense moment between Liverpool captain Henderson and Alisson after a moment of miscommunication between the goalkeeper and Gomez.
And it seems like it’s on the defender as the Brazilian ordered him to leave the ball for him and he didn’t.
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Chance
Chelsea star Felix tries another shot but sends it wide and it reaches the crowd.
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Yellow card
Another booking for Liverpool as Fabinho is cautioned, but the replay shows there wasn’t much in that challenge…
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The two teams are quite evenly matched, but both are struggling to get the final ball through.
Chelsea already missing Kante’s influence.
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Chelsea captain Kante received a standing ovation from the home crowd.
The midfielder started his first match after his long injury lay-off.
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Substitution
Plot twist! Gallagher comes on for Kante!
Kovacic can indeed continue and will wear the armband for the rest of the game!
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It looks like Kovacic got hurt and can’t continue…
That is why the Blues’ interim manager Saltor is preparing Gallagher to come on.
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Yellow card
Chelsea pick up their first booking with Kovacic, but it seems like a strnage decision.
The midfielder trips and falls on the ball with his hands but it seems like he might have twisted his knee before going down…
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