Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 with stoppage-time Estevao Willian winner

Chelsea scored a stoppage‑time winner to stun reigning champions Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, as 18‑year‑old substitute Estevao Willian tapped in in the 95th minute to secure a dramatic victory that compounded a wretched week for the visitors. Moises Caicedo had opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a long‑range strike and Cody Gakpo levelled after the hour mark, but Estevao’s late finish condemned Liverpool to a third consecutive defeat and sent the home crowd into raptures. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was subsequently shown a second yellow card and dismissed after sprinting down the touchline to celebrate.

Caicedo’s opener came after neat build-up play and a 25‑yard strike that beat Giorgi Mamardashvili, making his Premier League debut in place of the injured Alisson Becker. Liverpool improved after halftime, with Alexander Isak’s hold-up play creating the chance for Gakpo to finish from close range in the 63rd minute. Arne Slot’s side looked set to secure a draw until Marc Cucurella’s low cross found Estevao at the far post in stoppage time.

The result deepens Liverpool’s problems. The champions followed defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray in a...