By Rajdeep Saha | October 5, 2025, 01:17 AM
**Chelsea Stun Liverpool with Last-Minute Winner from Estevao**
In a thrilling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Chelsea stunned Liverpool with a dramatic last-minute winner by Estevao. The home side took the lead through Moises Caicedo in the first half, only for Cody Gakpo to equalize for Liverpool in the second. However, it was Estevao’s stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 victory for Chelsea.
### Match Highlights
**Caicedo Gives Chelsea the Lead**
The match started cautiously but soon developed into an exciting contest. Chelsea broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when Moises Caicedo fired a stunning shot from outside the box that flew straight into the top-left corner, leaving the Liverpool goalkeeper with no chance. Liverpool nearly responded quickly, as Cody Gakpo’s shot from the left was blocked just four minutes later.
**Second Half Drama**
Chelsea came close to extending their lead shortly before halftime when Alejandro Garnacho’s effort struck the post in the 38th minute. Liverpool’s Alexander Isak also had a golden opportunity just before the break, but his header flew over the crossbar.
The second half began with Liverpool pushing aggressively. Mohamed Salah came close to leveling the score, but his shot hit the side netting. Liverpool eventually found the equalizer in the 63rd minute, courtesy of Gakpo, who finished off a precise assist from Isak.
As the match neared its conclusion, both teams created several chances, keeping fans on edge. It was Estevao who emerged as the hero in the 95th minute, calmly slotting home a low cross from Marc Cucurella. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Chelsea fans and even saw Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca jubilantly celebrating on the touchline.
### Match Stats and Points Table
– **Shots (on target):** Chelsea 12 (6) – Liverpool 12 (2)
– **Shots inside opposition box:** Chelsea 22 – Liverpool 24
– **Possession:** Chelsea 53% – Liverpool 47%
– **Corners:** Chelsea 7 – Liverpool 2
In the Premier League standings, Liverpool remain in 2nd place with 15 points from 7 matches (5 wins, 2 losses), while Chelsea are sixth with 11 points (3 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses).
### Opta Stats: Key Records Made as Chelsea Win
– Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last 5 Premier League matches against Liverpool (2 wins, 3 draws).
– This marks Chelsea’s first victory over the Premier League holders since a 1-0 win at Anfield in March 2021.
– The Blues have achieved back-to-back league wins against Liverpool for the first time since November 2014.
– Liverpool remain winless in their last 5 Premier League fixtures at Stamford Bridge.
– This is Chelsea’s second successive home league win against Liverpool.
Chelsea’s thrilling victory cements their growing confidence this season and sets up an enticing rivalry battle moving forward.
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