CHELSEA took a big stride towards Champions League qualification by beating Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez gave the Blues a third minute lead against the newly-crowned title winners, with a Jarell Quansah own goal doubling Chelsea's advantage in the second half.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea scoring a penalty kick.
Cole Palmer nets from the penalty spotCredit: Reuters
Chelsea players celebrating a goal.
Palmer is congratulated for ending his goal droughtCredit: Reuters
Virgil van Dijk pulled one back late on for the Reds.
But Chelsea were able to hold on for a priceless three points, with Cole Palmer ending his goal drought from the penalty spot late on.
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Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea celebrates scoring a goal.
Fernandez, 24, celebrates his early openerCredit: Getty
Enzo Fernández of Chelsea scoring a goal against Liverpool.
Enzo Fernandez strokes Chelsea into an early leadCredit: Rex
Virgil van Dijk kicking the ball, resulting in an own goal during a Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC match.
Chelsea double their lead courtesy of an own goalCredit: Getty
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looking dejected.
Mo Salah was barely given a sniff against his former clubCredit: Getty
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and teammates receiving a guard of honor from Chelsea players.
Liverpool were given a guard of honour by Chelsea ahead of kick offCredit: Reuters
Virgil van Dijk heads the ball into the goal during a soccer match.
Virgil van Dijk headed Liverpool back into the contest late onCredit: Getty
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrating a goal.
Van Dijk celebrates his late goalCredit: Getty
Chelsea vs. Liverpool match stats infographic.