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PL2 review: Liverpool upset leaders Chelsea

27 Oct 2020
Rhys Williams, Liverpool PL2

Reds earn third win of the season to move three points behind Blues in Premier League 2 Division 1

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Liverpool struck three goals in eight first-half minutes to inflict a second defeat on leaders Chelsea, with Rhys Williams, pictured, scoring for the Reds after making his UEFA Champions League debut in midweek. 

Jake Cain netted his third free-kick of the season and Liam Millar converted a penalty for Liverpool, with the Blues only able to muster a consolation through Bryan Fiabema's 81st-minute spot-kick.

See: Liverpool report | Chelsea report

Elsewhere, Manchester City made it three wins in a row as they came from behind to beat 10-man Arsenal, while in Division 2, goals by Ian Poveda and Raphinha secured a 2-0 victory for Leeds United over leaders Norwich City.

Click on the matches below for more details, with line-ups and stats. 

Matchweek 6 results 
Division 1
HT: Half Time: 3-0
Jake Cain 17'
Liam Millar 21' (pen)
Bryan Fiabema 81' (pen)
Assists
Jake Cain 14'
Division 2
HT: Half Time: 2-1
Moritz Bauer 37', 45 +1', 72'
Ethon Varian 90 +2'
Assists

 

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