London, England – In a thrilling Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool thanks to Brazilian wonderkid Estevao’s stunning late goal in the 87th minute. The match, played before a capacity crowd of 40,173 fans, delivered high-intensity football and showcased the competitive nature of this season’s title race.
Liverpool took an early lead in the 23rd minute when Mohamed Salah capitalized on a defensive error, slotting the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. The Egyptian forward’s 15th goal of the season put the visitors in control and seemed to set the tone for another Liverpool away victory.
Chelsea fought back determinedly in the second half, with Cole Palmer equalizing in the 68th minute from a perfectly executed free kick that curled into the top corner, leaving Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker with no chance. The goal energized the home crowd and shifted momentum decisively in Chelsea’s favor.
The decisive moment came three minutes from full time when 18-year-old Estevao, who joined Chelsea from Palmeiras in the summer transfer window, received a through ball from Enzo Fernández and unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that flew past Alisson into the bottom corner. The young Brazilian’s celebration was met with thunderous applause from the Chelsea faithful.
“This is what dreams are made of,” said Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino after the match. “Estevao has exceptional talent, and his determination to make an impact shows his maturity beyond his years. This victory is crucial for our position in the table and demonstrates our team’s resilience.”
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp acknowledged his team’s disappointment but praised the quality of Chelsea’s winning goal. “We controlled large portions of the game, but football can be decided by moments of individual brilliance,” Klopp stated. “Chelsea deserved their win, and we must regroup quickly for our next fixture.”
The victory moves Chelsea to fourth place in the Premier League standings with 52 points, while Liverpool remains second with 61 points, trailing league leaders Arsenal by three points. The result adds further intrigue to the title race with twelve matches remaining in the season.
Statistical analysis from Opta shows Chelsea dominated possession in the final 30 minutes with 64% of the ball, while Liverpool managed just three shots on target compared to Chelsea’s eight throughout the match. The home side’s tactical adjustments in the second half proved decisive.
Estevao’s match-winning performance earned him the Player of the Match award, and the young Brazilian has now scored five goals and provided three assists in his debut Premier League season, establishing himself as one of European football’s most exciting prospects.
Source: Aggregated by MetaNews USA — original reporting from international sports news agencies, with match commentary and post-game analysis from Premier League official sources.
