Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the
Premier League table to nine points despite
Diego Costa missing a penalty that would have
earned his side victory over Liverpool at
Anfield.
David Luiz punished Simon Mignolet by giving
the visitors the lead from a 25 yard free-kick as
the Reds keeper was still organising his wall.
The home side responded in the second half
when Georginio Wijnaldum, who had earlier
been denied by Thibaut Courtois’ diving save,
headed home from close range after James
Milner had nodded the ball into his path.
Mignolet then made made up for his earlier
error by keeping out Costa’s penalty which was
awarded after the Spain striker was fouled by
Joel Matip.
Liverpool, who trail Chelsea by 10 points, sent
on Sadio Mane for the last 15 minutes.
The forward had arrived back in Liverpool less
than 24 hours earlier having played for Senegal
at the Africa Cup of Nations – but was unable
to inspire Jurgen Klopp’s side to victory.
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