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

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.

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.