shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Football News > Article > Drab draw leaves Liverpool and Chelsea still mired in mid table

Drab draw leaves Liverpool and Chelsea still mired in mid-table

Updated on: 22 January,2023 10:58 AM IST  |  Liverpool
AFP |

Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton last weekend as the worst performance of his eight years at Anfield, in the 1,000th game of his career, made sweeping changes with Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold  among those left on the bench

Drab draw leaves Liverpool and Chelsea still mired in mid-table

Chelsea's French defender Benoit Badiashile (L) fights for the ball with Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah (R) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool. Pic/AFP

Liverpool and Chelsea’s poor seasons were summed up in a dismal 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday that did little to aid their chances of climbing into the Premier League’s top four. 


A point apiece leaves both clubs nine points adrift of the Champions League places and there was little to suggest either can quickly rekindle their former glories to make a charge up the table. Chelsea had a goal scored by Kai Havertz ruled out for offside early on and there were promising flashes from new 100 million euro signing Mykhailo Mudryk off the bench. 


Also Read: Liverpool beats Wolves 1-0, keeps alive FA Cup title defense


But the Blues remain in 10th without an away league win since October. Liverpool edge up to eighth, above Brentford on goal difference. Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton last weekend as the worst performance of his eight years at Anfield, in the 1,000th game of his career, made sweeping changes with Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold  among those left on the bench.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK