Curtis Jones’ close-range finish proved vital as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday, to retain their spot at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool went ahead through a Salah penalty just before the half-hour mark, given for Levi Colwill’s kick at the heels of Curtis Jones.
Salah smashed home the penalty to give Liverpool the lead after a delay which saw Nicolas Jackson booked.
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Two goals in the space of three second-half minutes saw Chelsea equalise and then go behind again.
Nicolas Jackson had VAR to thank as his goal stood despite the assistant referee flagging for offside.
But the Blues’ didn’t stay level for long with Jones popping up at the back post to restore Liverpool’s lead.
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