CHELSEA took a big stride towards Champions League qualification by beating Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez gave the Blues a third minute lead against the newly-crowned title winners, with a Jarell Quansah own goal doubling Chelsea’s advantage in the second half.
Enzo Fernandez strokes Chelsea into an early lead
Fernandez, 24, celebrates his early openerVirgil van Dijk pulled one back late on for the Reds.
But Chelsea were able to hold on for a priceless three points, with Cole Palmer ending his goal drought from the penalty spot late on.
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Chelsea double their lead courtesy of an own goal
Mo Salah was barely given a sniff against his former club
Liverpool were given a guard of honour by Chelsea ahead of kick off
Virgil van Dijk headed Liverpool back into the contest late on



