Liverpool Suffers Third Consecutive Premier League Defeat Against Chelsea Amid Midfield Dominance

Liverpool suffered a third consecutive defeat under manager Arne Slot after losing to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with the match decided by a stoppage-time winner from Moises Caicedo. Slot described the period as challenging, noting that despite creating multiple chances and dominating parts of the game, Liverpool struggled with fine margins that have not gone their way recently. Former player Gary Neville praised Chelsea's energy and midfield dominance, particularly highlighting Caicedo as the best player on the pitch and potentially the best midfielder in the league, while criticizing Liverpool's creativity in the final moments. Both Neville and Slot pointed to Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities and questioned some decision-making, emphasizing the need for improvement before their next match against Manchester United. Slot compared Chelsea's playing style to Arsenal's, recognizing similarities in their approach to possession and pressing, suggesting Chelsea could be a more dangerous opponent as their squad recovers. Additionally, Slot acknowledged that Liverpool needs to win games by larger margins to reduce reliance on luck and avoid dropping points.