Chelsea's 3-1 victory against champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge increased their chances of earning a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Jarrell Quansah's own goal in the second half increased Chelsea's lead, but Enzo Fernandez had already taken the lead three minutes earlier. Cole Palmer ended a four-month goal drought with a penalty kick in the 96th minute, but Virgil van Dijk's late header gave them a response.
Chelsea is still in fifth position, but they now lead sixth-place Nottingham Forest by three points going into Monday's matchup with Crystal Palace. Chelsea and fourth-place Newcastle United, whom they will play at St. James' Park next weekend, are tied for the same number of points. The Blues opened the scoring after just three minutes. Palmer led a swift counter before finding Pedro Neto, whose low cross was neatly controlled and finished by Fernandez.