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Sun 5 October 2025 13:41, UK Estevao was on the scene to secure a dramatic late victory for Chelsea over Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.Liverpool fans highlighted Conor Bradley’s disappointing performance as they slipped to a third successive defeat. Jamie Redknapp highlighted Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence as Liverpool continued to struggle, but Chelsea were superb against Liverpool, securing a 2-1 win.
The win was Enzo Maresca’s second in succession against Liverpool, a feat no Chelsea manager has achieved since Jose Mourinho in 2014. Credit: IMAGOEstevao sends heartfelt message after dramatic winner vs LiverpoolMoises Caicedo’s thunderbolt gave Chelsea an early lead before Liverpool pegged the hosts back after a deft layoff from Alexander Isak found Cody Gakpo, who fired the Reds level from close range.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES After the match, Estevao took to Instagram and wrote: “First of all, I want to thank God for everything He’s been doing in my life.“I feel truly fulfilled after scoring my first Premier League goal on an incredible night alongside our fans!It’s hard to describe this moment… I’ll keep working to improve every day!”Cole Palmer responds, as Estevao provides an X-Factor in his absenceCole Palmer, who will be missing from Chelsea’s side until after the international break, responded to Estevao’s posts, commenting: “STEVE,” followed by numerous emojis. Palmer has so often been Chelsea’s only source of goals and creativity under Maresca, but in Estevao, the Spaniard now has another difference maker to turn to.