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Estevao the hero as Chelsea shatter Liverpool late on

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Updated / Saturday, 4 Oct 2025 19:48 Estevao (L) celebrates his winner with Malo Gusto Estevao Willian struck his first Chelsea goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Chelsea stunned Liverpool with a memorable 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge. They had run Liverpool all over the pitch in the first half, taking the lead through a sublime long-range strike from Moises Caicedo.



Later on, after Cody Gakpo had pounced on Alexander Isak's lovely controlled flick-on to equalise, they battled to close off avenues of attack as the champions found their confidence and their rhythm. Moises Caicedo hammers home the opener Having weathered the storm, the game ended with a goal that will be remembered for years - including by Madonna who watched from the stands - and the sight of Enzo Maresca sprinting down the touchline to join his players in celebration.

Chelsea were suddenly unsettled and moments later they lost their lead. But Chelsea would have their ending, spectacularly from the sliding boot of Estevao.