EPL: Liverpool suffer third successive loss as Estevao strikes late for Chelsea

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao’s first Chelsea goal inflicted a third consecutive defeat on Liverpool on Saturday, allowing Arsenal to go top of the Premier League after beating West Ham 2-0.

After winning their opening seven games of the season in all competitions, Liverpool have suffered a nightmare week to leave Arne Slot plenty to ponder over the international break.

Injury-hit Chelsea were well worthy of a dramatic 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge to end their three-game winless run in the Premier League.

One-time Liverpool target Moises Caicedo blasted the Blues into a half-time lead with a blistering strike into the top corner on 14 minutes.

Alexander Isak’s £125 million ($168 million) move to Liverpool last month broke Caicedo’s record as the most expensive Premier League player of all-time.

The Swedish striker is still yet to score a league goal but his deft touch teed up Cody Gakpo to equalise just after the hour mark.

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However, Chelsea were not to be denied as Estevao slid in at the far post to meet Marc Cucurella’s cross deep into stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations from manager Enzo Maresca who was shown a red card for sprinting down the touchline.

Liverpool now trail Arsenal by one point, while Chelsea edge up to sixth.

Tottenham showed their newfound defensive resolve under Thomas Frank to end Leeds’ year-long unbeaten league run at Elland Road with a 2-1 victory.

Mohammed Kudus’ first goal for Spurs secured all three points after Noah Okafor cancelled out Mathys Tel’s opener for the visitors.

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