By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 05, 2025 | 01:17 AM
**Chelsea Stun Liverpool with Last-Minute Winner from Estevao**
In a thrilling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea stunned Liverpool with a last-minute winner from Estevao. The match, held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, saw Moises Caicedo put Chelsea ahead in the first half before Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool in the second. However, it was Estevao’s stoppage-time goal that sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory for the home side.
### Match Highlights
**Caicedo Gives Chelsea the Lead**
The match started cautiously but quickly turned into an exciting contest. Chelsea took the lead in the 14th minute when Moises Caicedo scored a stunning shot from outside the box that flew into the top left corner.
Liverpool nearly equalized through Gakpo in the 18th minute, but his shot from the left was blocked. Chelsea then came close again when Alejandro Garnacho’s shot hit the post in the 38th minute. Just before half-time, Liverpool’s Alexander Isak had a golden opportunity, but his header went over the net.
**Second Half Drama**
The second half began with Liverpool on the attack. Mohamed Salah almost found an equalizer, but his shot struck the side netting.
Liverpool finally leveled the match in the 63rd minute when Isak set up Gakpo to finish calmly.
The game remained on a knife-edge as both teams created chances. But it was Estevao who changed the course in the 95th minute, scoring from a low cross by Marc Cucurella. The goal sent Chelsea fans into raptures as coach Enzo Maresca celebrated wildly on the touchline.
### Match Stats and Points Table
Chelsea registered 12 attempts with 6 shots on target. Liverpool managed two shots on target from 12 attempts. The Blues had 22 shots inside the opposition box compared to Liverpool’s 24.
Chelsea enjoyed 53% possession, outpacing Liverpool’s 47%. They also earned 7 corners to Liverpool’s 2.
**Points Table:**
– Liverpool: 2nd place with 15 points from 7 matches (W5, L2)
– Chelsea: 6th place with 11 points from 7 matches (W3, D2, L2)
### Opta Stats & Key Records
– Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last 5 Premier League matches against Liverpool (W2, D3).
– This is Chelsea’s first victory over the Premier League holders since a 1-0 win at Anfield in March 2021.
– The Blues have recorded back-to-back league wins against Liverpool for the first time since November 2014.
– Liverpool are winless in their last 5 Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge.
– This marks Chelsea’s second successive league win against Liverpool at home.
Chelsea’s dramatic victory cements their growing confidence this season as they look to climb further up the Premier League table, while Liverpool will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
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