Palmer breaks goal drought as champions Liverpool beaten by Chelsea

There used to be a rivalry here, once. Two decades ago this was genuinely the most foreboding fixture in English football; a decade ago it was still deciding the destiny of league titles; five years ago it was still appointment viewing. Here, amid a fiesta of missed chances and offside flags, a deeply unserious Chelsea beat a Liverpool team that clearly couldn’t care less.The score could have been 5-0 or 5-5 or 0-0 and frankly nobody would have been any the wiser. There was a guard of honour at the start. There were triumphal odes from the away end. Chelsea fans retorted with the Steven Gerrard song, and the “you’ll never get a job” song, and the “always the victims” song. What was it people were saying about football becoming ever more predictable, ever more rote, ever more uninspiring? Continue reading...

Comments

Football news

Izzy Goodwin relishing chance to battle London City Lionesses’ new rivals in women’s top-flight

The Sun

Rival fans brutally mock Chelsea's 'tinpot' celebrations and accuse players of acting 'like they won the league' after their 3-1 win over champions Liverpool

about 1 hour ago

Dailymail

Chelsea stars get suited and booted for club's end-of-season awards party - as one wins TWO awards (and it's not Cole Palmer!)

about 1 hour ago

John McGlynn beats Brendan Rodgers to PFA Manager of the Year award

The Herald

Oliver Glasner urges Crystal Palace to secure a club-record Premier League points tally before they can focus on the FA Cup final

about 3 hours ago

Dailymail

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims bragging rights over Jose Mourinho as Besiktas triumph 1-0 over Fenerbahce... with ex-Spurs flop scoring the winner against his former Tottenham manager

about 3 hours ago

Dailymail

Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove breaks down in tears as he makes an emotional return just months after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch

about 3 hours ago

Arsenal: Martin Odegaard provides positive injury update after scare ahead of PSG showdown

Evening Standard

Rangers vow to track down thug who threw glass bottle on to pitch during Old Firm clash ... and condemn tifo display depicting Graeme Souness holding shotgun

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Arne Slot defends his team selection despite defeat by Chelsea but reveals key factor Liverpool 'missed' - after fringe stars FAILED their auditions

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Antony scores ANOTHER scorcher to give Real Betis a dramatic last-gasp win - after club legend joked he would KIDNAP £86m Man United flop

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

INSIDE SPORT: Clubs on alert over threat of fires caused by massage oil after series of incidents, while broadcasters are set for change over filming celebrations

about 4 hours ago

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals possible '15-day' injury blow as huge games loom

Evening Standard

Fabian Hurzeler agrees with Eddie Howe over Newcastle's VAR controversy at Brighton - but insists his side should have been awarded a penalty after the Magpies were denied TWO spot-kicks during Sunday's 1-1 draw

about 6 hours ago

Dailymail

Roy Keane tells Arne Slot the THREE positions he needs to strengthen this summer after champions Liverpool are beaten 3-1 at Chelsea

about 6 hours ago

Dailymail

The Review: Goodwill for Saints boss Simo Valakari will not last forever if slump continues

about 6 hours ago

Dailymail

Cole Palmer fires back at 'idiots' and swears in live Sky Sports interview having finally ended his goal drought in Chelsea's win over Liverpool

about 6 hours ago

Cole Palmer hits out at 'idiot' trolls as emotional interview forces swearing apology

Evening Standard

Comments

Similar News

'He's a machine': Cole Palmer reveals Chelsea's best player after vital Liverpool win

‘He’s a machine!’ – Cole Palmer names Chelsea’s best player of the season

Cole Palmer moves off-grid to break free from ghost in Chelsea’s machine | Barney Ronay

Unique Cole Palmer gives the world another reason to keep watching

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer never changed during Chelsea goal drought

Cole Palmer fires back at 'idiots' and swears in live Sky Sports interview having finally ended his goal drought in Chelsea's win over Liverpool

Palmer responds to social media 'idiots' after win

Cole Palmer hits out at 'idiot' trolls as emotional interview forces swearing apology

Cole Palmer slams 'idiot' fans as Chelsea star forces Sky apology after Liverpool win

Chelsea 3 Liverpool 1: Cole Palmer ruins Reds’ title party and boosts Champions League hopes after guard of honour booed

Chelsea ratings: Cole Palmer runs the show as he finally ends goal drought but Jackson is constantly offside

‘S*** happens’ – Sky Sports forced to apologise after Cole Palmer swears before slamming trolls in awkward interview

Cole Palmer hits out at ‘social media idiots’ after ending goal drought against Liverpool

Emotional Cole Palmer hits out at ‘idiots on social media’ after ending goal drought

Sky Sports apologise after Cole Palmer swears in response to question about Chelsea form

Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool: Superb Cole Palmer ends lengthy goal drought with late penalty as Blues spoil the champions' title party... after fans boo guard of honour

Palmer ends goal drought as Chelsea top Liverpool

Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool: Cole Palmer ends long goal drought as Blues get huge win over champions

Chelsea player ratings: Cole Palmer torments Liverpool as Enzo Fernandez goal evokes Frank Lampard comparisons

Man Utd told to sign Cole Palmer as three-man dream transfer wishlist revealed

Football news

Izzy Goodwin relishing chance to battle London City Lionesses’ new rivals in women’s top-flight

Football bodies could be forced to cover care costs for ex-players with dementia

Ruben Amorim says things need to change after Manchester United’s latest defeat

Man Utd line up £125m double transfer deal to transform Ruben Amorim's squad

Ex-stars with brain conditions linked to heading could be in line for care costs from FA

Matheus Cunha's dad drops huge Man Utd transfer clue ahead of £62.5m opportunity

Rival fans brutally mock Chelsea's 'tinpot' celebrations and accuse players of acting 'like they won the league' after their 3-1 win over champions Liverpool

Chelsea stars get suited and booted for club's end-of-season awards party - as one wins TWO awards (and it's not Cole Palmer!)

John McGlynn beats Brendan Rodgers to PFA Manager of the Year award

Harry Kane gets 1st career title as Bayern Munich becomes Bundesliga champion

Serie A star Edoardo Bove bursts into tears as he makes first appearance at Roma stadium since collapsing on pitch

Forgotten England striker sends Thomas Tuchel selection headache after becoming Champions League winner

Ryan Reynolds splashes out £500k to send Wrexham squad to Las Vegas for third year in a row

Gary Neville makes PSG vs Arsenal prediction ahead of Champions League semi-final clash

Michael Owen says only two clubs can win the Premier League next season

Mykola Kuharevich has perfect Hibs gift in mind as thank you for special times at Easter Road

Lawrence Shankland doesn't blame Hearts drought on Neil Critchley but results of Liam Fox rejig speak for themselves

Dimitar Mitov warns Rangers Aberdeen have no fear as keeper admits Dons need a helping hand

Every PFA Scotland award winner as John McGlynn pips Brendan Rodgers to make it 2 in a row

Will Ferry p****d off by Dundee United flop at Hibs as fuming star doesn't hold back over Easter Road show

Oliver Glasner urges Crystal Palace to secure a club-record Premier League points tally before they can focus on the FA Cup final

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims bragging rights over Jose Mourinho as Besiktas triumph 1-0 over Fenerbahce... with ex-Spurs flop scoring the winner against his former Tottenham manager

Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove breaks down in tears as he makes an emotional return just months after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch

Arsenal: Martin Odegaard provides positive injury update after scare ahead of PSG showdown

Liverpool: Arne Slot quizzed on Chelsea fans booing guard of honour amid summer transfer hint

Let football fans drink alcohol in the stands again, demands Labour MP

William Saliba ‘in talks with Real Madrid for weeks’ over sensational summer transfer from Arsenal

Italian amateur side gifted lifetime subscription to escort website after winning promotion to Serie D

Liverpool told to replace ‘struggling’ star after Chelsea defeat

Arne Slot names the club he thought would rival Liverpool for the Premier League title

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea have badly missed £53m star after Liverpool win

Daizen Maeda scoops Celtic PPOTY gong as surprise scorer lands award for strike of the season

Tottenham boss Ange Postecouglou offers worrying James Maddison injury prognosis

Duncan Ferguson: I would love to be Everton manager again - it's my dream

Rangers vow to track down thug who threw glass bottle on to pitch during Old Firm clash ... and condemn tifo display depicting Graeme Souness holding shotgun

Arne Slot defends his team selection despite defeat by Chelsea but reveals key factor Liverpool 'missed' - after fringe stars FAILED their auditions

Antony scores ANOTHER scorcher to give Real Betis a dramatic last-gasp win - after club legend joked he would KIDNAP £86m Man United flop

INSIDE SPORT: Clubs on alert over threat of fires caused by massage oil after series of incidents, while broadcasters are set for change over filming celebrations

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals possible '15-day' injury blow as huge games loom

'He's a machine': Cole Palmer reveals Chelsea's best player after vital Liverpool win

Callum McGregor sets the standard for Celtic after Rangers draw

Harry Kane ends trophy drought as Bayern Munich regain Bundesliga crown

Aston Villa legend dies aged 91 as tributes pour in after last surviving member of 1957 FA Cup-winning team passes away

‘He’s a machine!’ – Cole Palmer names Chelsea’s best player of the season

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer never changed during Chelsea goal drought

Harry Kane sings ‘We are the Champions’ in bar after winning first trophy

Unique Cole Palmer gives the world another reason to keep watching

Lucas Paqueta in tears after receiving yellow card as West Ham team-mates console star

Cyriel Dessers' real Rangers problem identified and it's the same one Adam Idah has at Celtic

Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich team-mates in song after finally ending trophy drought

Fabian Hurzeler agrees with Eddie Howe over Newcastle's VAR controversy at Brighton - but insists his side should have been awarded a penalty after the Magpies were denied TWO spot-kicks during Sunday's 1-1 draw

Roy Keane tells Arne Slot the THREE positions he needs to strengthen this summer after champions Liverpool are beaten 3-1 at Chelsea

The Review: Goodwill for Saints boss Simo Valakari will not last forever if slump continues

Cole Palmer fires back at 'idiots' and swears in live Sky Sports interview having finally ended his goal drought in Chelsea's win over Liverpool

Cole Palmer hits out at 'idiot' trolls as emotional interview forces swearing apology

Chelsea have real belief in top-five fight as much-changed Liverpool lack intensity after title party

‘We need to change’ – Ruben Amorim furious after Man Utd fall to another EPL defeat