EPL: Estevão’s Late Strike Gives Chelsea 2‑1 Win Over Liverpool!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Liverpool slipped to a third straight defeat across all competitions after 18‑year‑old Estevão Willian fired in a dramatic injury‑time winner to hand Chelsea a 2‑1 victory at Stamford Bridge. [1]

Match Recap & Key Moments

• Chelsea opened the scoring in the 12th minute via a thunderous strike from Moisés Caicedo. [1]
• Liverpool leveled in the 63rd minute through Cody Gakpo, assisted by a flick from Alexander Isak. [1]
• In stoppage time, substitute Estevão reacted fastest to a Marc Cucurella cross and poked the ball home, sealing the win. [1]
• The goal sparked wild celebrations from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for his touchline reaction. [2]

Implications

• This defeat marks Liverpool’s third straight loss, following setbacks against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. [1]
• Chelsea climb to sixth in the table, while Liverpool drop to second, just behind Arsenal. [1]

Citations:

1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-lose-2-1-chelsea-fast-furious-clash-2025-10-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Talksport: talksport.com/football/3615202/enzo-maresca-sent-off-celebration-chelsea-liverpool/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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