Liverpool’s wait for a Premier League victory in 2023 continued as they were held to a goalless draw against Chelsea at Anfield.
The two underperforming sides couldn’t be separated as the Reds’ aspirations of finishing in the Champions League places diminished further.
Chelsea thought they’d taken the lead in just the third minute when Kai Havertz converted after a scramble from a corner. However, a VAR review deemed the Germany international offside.
Then Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker was forced to make an important save from Benoit Badiashile in the 32nd minute.
The second half proved a scrappy affair. Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez both had shots saved for Liverpool, while Chelsea debutant Mykhailo Mudryk went close off the bench.
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Chelsea thought they’d taken the lead in just the third minute when Kai Havertz converted after a scramble from a corner. However, a VAR review deemed the Germany international offside.