Liverpool's Rivals Chelsea Drop Points Again In Premier League Title Race
Liverpool's bitter rivals Chelsea dropped points once again on Saturday afternoon during their Premier League game away to Crystal Palace.
The 3pm game finished 1-1 after an early goal from the inform Cole Palmer gave the Blues the lead before Jean-Phillippe Mateta gave the home side an 82th minute equaliser.
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If the Reds now win their two games in hand over Chelsea, they will be 15 points clear of them following their opposition dropping points to Fulham and Ipswich over the festival period in successive games.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 4, 2025
Manchester City seem to be back performing to their usual standards, as they won a second league game in a row against West Ham United at home 4-1, whilst Arsenal travel to Brighton & Hove Albion in the later fixture.
There is still a long way to go in the title race, as Liverpool will know from previous years, however it is beginning to look like the Gunners will be the main challengers. Then again, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City can never be ruled out.
Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday in the EFL Cup, as Arsenal host Newcastle in the first leg. Manchester City and Chelsea will both have rests due to them no longer being in the competition.
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