Chelsea beaten: Five lessons learnt from Liverpool defeat

By Scott Brant | Sep 18, 2016

Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) reacts as Liverpool's Croatian defender Dejan Lovren (3L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on September 16, 2016. / AFP / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celbrate victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Liverpool are FAST!

Liverpool have pace for days; it was evident early in the match that they were going to be a handful. Sadio Mane ran the attack for the Reds and Georgino Wijnaldum wreaked havoc in the midfield.

Liverpool are now truly representing the style that manager Jurgen Klopp demands from his players. The work rate from each individual was noticeable and a problem for their opponents. The first half really showed Chelsea how far behind they were as the Reds cut through the Blues with ease.

Their prime area for concern is the defence. They are fragile at the back, much like they were under Brendan Rodgers. While Joel Matip expertly led them in the first half, Reds fans would have feared for the result when Diego Costa scored. They managed to see the game out on this occasion.

Against the bulk of the Premier League, though, the pace they possess (and thus their significant counter-attacking threat) will suffice in securing three points.

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