Estevao scored with simply seconds remaining as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 in what was a pulsating and at instances enthralling Premier League conflict at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.
The Brazilian teenager got here off the bench to internet his first aim for the membership within the ninety fifth minute to present the Blues all three factors and inflict a third-straight defeat on Arne Slot’s males.
Moises Caicedo gave Enzo Maresca’s aspect a first-half lead when he netted an exquisite aim from the sting of the field, however a much-improved Liverpool efficiency after the break was rewarded with an equaliser from Cody Gakpo.
The guests appeared like they may go on and win the sport however Chelsea have been resurgent within the closing 10 minutes and deservedly emerged victorious when Estevao acquired on the top of a Marc Cucurella cross to steer within the winner within the dying moments and elevate Maresca’s aspect as much as sixth.
An exhilarating encounter in London
A contest between the Premier League champions and Membership World Cup winners started, maybe unsurprisingly, in fairly frantic style.
Nevertheless it was Chelsea who landed the primary blow when Caicedo skipped past Alexis Mac Allister in the course of the pitch and, with area to manoeuvre in, started to bear down on the Liverpool backline.
The midfielder took a number of extra strides earlier than unleashing a rocket from the sting of the field that arrowed into the highest nook of the web, far past the attain of Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was beginning for the guests instead of the injured Alisson.
Alejandro Garnacho was a then whisker away from making it two when his low curling effort clipped the surface of the put up.
And it was Chelsea who had the higher of the half as Liverpool, other than an Alexander Isak header that sailed over, carved out only a few clear openings.
Florian Wirtz was launched after the restart and with just about his first contact the German produced a elegant flick into the trail of Mohamed Salah however, from a slender angle, he did not get his shot on course.
Ryan Gravenberch then noticed his drive held comfortably by Robert Sanchez earlier than Salah blasted over when, by his requirements, he maybe ought to have accomplished so much higher.
However the equaliser would ultimately come shortly after the hour mark. Dominik Szoboszlai, moved to right-back for the second-half, noticed his deflected cross discover Isak within the field.
The Sweden worldwide tried to deliver the ball beneath management together with his again to aim and, in doing so, nudged it in direction of Gakpo who made no mistake, rifling into the web from just some yards out.
Salah wasted one other good alternative as Slot’s aspect discovered themselves within the ascendancy. However the Blues clawed again some momentum within the closing 10 minutes.
Jamie Gittens’ effort was palmed away by Mamardashvili earlier than the towering Georgian tipped away Estevao’s curling shot simply seconds later.
With pop legend Madonna wanting on within the stands, Liverpool have been maybe saying just a little prayer themselves when Enzo Fernandez hit the put up with a header after being picked out by Estevao.
However with simply seconds to go, Chelsea’s personal prayers have been answered when the Brazilian prodigy popped up together with his first Chelsea aim, handing over Cucurella’s low cross on the far put up to ship the house part of Stamford Bridge into raptures.
Chelsea lineup vs Liverpool
Chelsea beginning XI: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Neto, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro
Chelsea substitutes: Filip Jorgensen, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Marc Guiu, Facundo Buonanotte, Estevao, Gaga Slonina, Romeo Lavia, Landon Emenalo
Liverpool lineup vs Chelsea
Liverpool beginning XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Liverpool substitutes: Freddie Woodman, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Florian Wirtz, Federico Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Hugo Ekitike, Andy Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong
Premier League outcomes and fixtures this weekend
Matches begin at 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT until acknowledged in any other case.
Friday, October 3
Saturday, October 4
Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
Sunday, October 5
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
Wolves vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis (16:30)
