Playing with Joy and Purpose for LiverpoolLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones delivered an impressive performance in their 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, marking a milestone both on

Chelsea’s encouraging start under Enzo Maresca has meant there have been fewer references to their spending but they fielded central midfielders who cost some £280m. Two of them, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, attracted big bids from Liverpool in 2023 and the Ecuadorian, in his defence, created a goal with a defence-splitting pass.

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield. Curtis Jones ’ goal was enough to hold off a resurgent Blues side, who had equalised through Nicolas Jackson after Mohamed Salah’s penalty.