Premier League
Nov 11, 2012 4.00pm
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HT : 1 0
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  • John Terry 20' goal
  • John Mikel Obi 79' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Joe Allen 50'
  • yellowcard Glen Johnson 56'
  • yellowcard Steven Gerrard 67'
  • goal Luis Suárez 73'

Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool - as it happened

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool - as it happened

Liverpool travelled to Stamford Bridge this afternoon having not lost a league game there since 2009.

They met a Chelsea team in third place and looking to close the gap on leaders Manchester United to just one point.

The hosts went ahead through John Terry's 20th-minute header. However, Luis Suarez scored a header of his own with 20 minutes remaining to earn a point for the Reds.

You can read how all the action unfolded below.

5.57pmA fair result at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool looked much more dangerous after the break and deserve their point. But it could have been far better had Enrique done better with his chance at the death.
FULL TIMEChelsea 1-1 Liverpool
93 minsCHANCE! Enrique could have won the game for Liverpool! Sterling drifts inside from the right and leys the ball to Suarez, who tees up Enrique. His shot was straight at Cech, however.
90 minsThere's going to be four minutes of time added on.
90 minsSHOT! Hazard lets rip with a thunderous right-footed shot that wizzes wide.
89 minsHazard runs at the Liverpool defence and gets to the byline. His cross is blocked for a corner.
88 minsCHANCE! Enrique puts Suarez clear but Cech rushes off his line to deny the Uruguayan. So close!
87 minsCLOSE! Ivanovic gets his head to Hazard's corner but it's too high.
86 minsSuarez goes for goal from inside his own half. Ambitious, but it was never troubling Cech.
CHELSEA SUBSTITUTION:Oscar will be replaced by Victor Moses
84 minsCHANCE! Sterling is freed down the right but Suso can't find the target from his centre. It was a casual effort from the Spaniard, although it was slightly behind him.
CHELSEA SUBSTITUTION:Daniel Sturridges comes on to replace Fernando Torres
77 minsReplays show that Suarez was in space because of an obvious push on Ramires. Clever, you'd have to say... but very, very cheeky. Not to mention not allowed. Chelsea fans must be infuriated.
75 minsBertrand gets in down the left but his final ball is poor. That was a half-decent chance to get a good ball into Torres.
74 minsGreat assist by Carragher. He arched his neck at an almost-impossible angle to find Suarez.
71 minsCarragher got the flick on Suso's corner and Suarez was in an ocean of space at the back post to nod in from close range. Game on!
71 minsGOAL! SUAREZ HEADS LIVERPOOL LEVEL!
71 minsCorner to Liverpool.
68 minsJones flaps at it, but the ball deflects onto Mikel and out for a goal kick. Unconvincing goalkeeping, though.
67 minsMata is standing over the free kick on the right....
66 minsGerrard goes into Howard Webb's book for a foul on Oscar
65 minsChelsea are going forward looking for the killer blow, but that's giving Liverpool a bit more freedom in attack. The Blues are looking a bit susceptible to the counter attack.
63 minsCLOSE! Mata sprays a great ball out wide for Bertrand to run onto. Torres nearly gets a toe to his cross at the near post, but it goes straight through.
61 minsA great run by Glen Johnson nearly carves out an opportunity for Liverpool, but he can't find a teammate with his cut back.
LIVERPOOL SUBSTITUTION:Suso comes on for Nuri Sahin
59 minsJones didn't know too much about that save to be fair, but he was in the right place at the right time. There was a bit of mayhem in the box as Chelsea tried desperately to scramble another goal but the referee made the right decision in halting play.
56 minsThe play is stopped as Gerrard is down injured in the box following an accidental challenge with Torres.
56 minsSAVE! Jones keeps out Torres's header! The ball is still not clear...
55 minsOscar goes to ground claiming that he's been elbowed. Webb shows Johnson a yellow card.
53 minsSuso looks like he is being prepped nd readied for action.
53 minsSHOT! Mata has a dip from just over 20 yards out but it whistles wide of the post.
52 minsSuarez turns Ivanovic nicely but is pulled back for a foul. the Serb went to ground as if tripped, but it looked a tad harsh on Suarez.
49 minsTorres catches Allen in possession yet again. The Welshman then hauls the striker down and gets a booking for his troubles.
46 minsSterling shows a bit of trickery but is fouled cynically by Mikel. The Nigerian escapes reprimand however.
SECOND HALFChelsea kickoff the second half.
4.54pmYou can read Sports Mole's Half-Time Report by clicking here.
HALF TIMEChelsea 1-0 Liverpool
49 minsCHANCE! Mata wastes an opportunity to make it 2-0! The Spaniard finds some space behind the Liverpool defence before nudging the ball past Carragher to give himself a sight at goal. However, he never got hold of the shot and sprayed it over.
45 minsWe're going to have five minutes of time added on at the end of the first half.
45 minsNearly a defensive disaster for Liverpool there. Jones and Wisom leave each other to it and Hazard nearly steals in to nick a goal, but the Aussie keeper smothers the ball.
44 minsSuarez tries to jink his way into the box but hits a brick wall in Ivanovic.
39 minsSuarez nearly creates a chance for himself, as he latches onto a loose ball inside the Chelsea area. He twists and turns and eventually wins a corner for the visitors.
39 minsTerry holds his hands on his head as he is stretchered off. His knee buckled under the challenge rather horribly.
CHELSEA SUBSTITUTION:Gary Cahill is going to replace Terry.
36 minsThe former England captain is now receiving some treatment. It was a nasty one, it looks like his game is over. It was an accidental challenge with Suarez that caused the injury.
35 minsLiverpool attack but the crowd are whistling for them to put the ball out of play as John Terry is writhing in agony on the floor.
33 minsChelsea have found their rhythm now. they are looking dangerous going forward. The well-oiled machine of Mata, Oscar and Hazard seems to be working well.
30 minsSHOT! Sahin drags a left-footed shot across Cech's goal from 25 yards out.
29 minsAllen loses the ball in midfield again and it's Mata who surges forward this time. He tries to link up with Hazard but the Belgian overhits the return pass.
26 minsSHOT! Eden Hazard brings the ball forward and rolls it to Torres just outside the box. The Spaniard strikes first time but it's straight at Jones. Hazard tries to follow up but puts his effort wide.
24 minsThat goal came slightly against the run of play. Liverpool have not really threatened, but they had started the game much better than their opponents.
21 minsMata delivers another ball into the box from a free kick but this one is easy for Jones to catch.
20 minsTerrible marking from Liverpool. John Terry was a free header from Oscar's corner, drifted in from the right. Terry's header flew past Jones before the Aussie could even see it.
20 minsGOAL! TERRY HEADS CHELSEA INTO THE LEAD!
18 minsIvanovic thumps a free kick at goal from around 30 yards out. It was a wayward effort, he didn't really catch it well.
15 minsLiverpool have had 68% of the ball in the first 15 minutes, but are yet to create a chance. Great start, though.
12 minsGerrard gets two bites at the cherry to deliver a corner. Neither effort troubled the Chelsea defence.
11 minsLiverpool are enjoying a good spell of possession in the Chelsea half. They have won a corner, which Gerrard will take.
7 minsChelsea go forward with Torres. The striker lays the ball off to Mata, but he can't find a Chelsea player with his cross.
6 mins Oscar catches Allen in possession and finds himself through on goal, but his shot is too high.
5 minsBoth teams have looked lively in these opening stages. The action is quite fast paced, but neither team have really settled.
3 minsSuarez plays in Enrique, who goes down inside the box. He doesn't appeal. Liverpool nearly got in there though.
KICKOFFWith the minute silence now over, Liverpool get the game underway.
3.58pmWisdom, Carragher and Agger are going to form a three-man central defence for the visitors.
3.58pmWe're a few moments from kickoff at Stamford Bridge.
3.55pmThe two teams have formed a guard of honour for representatives of the armed forces and the Chelsea Penioners in honour of Remembrance Sunday.
3.52pmLuis Suarez's antics may divide opinion, but there's no denying that he is a quality player. He's not the best finisher, and probably doesn't score half as many as he should. But he's always a menace and can makes things happen.
3.44pmChelsea's last win against Liverpool was back in 2010 when they beat them 2-0 at Anfield. Liverpool last tasted defeat at Stamford Bridge in 2009.
3.37pmAndre Wisdom starts in midfield for the Reds, alongside Joe Allen. There's no place for Suso, as Brendan Rodgers opts instead for Raheem Sterling to support lone forward Luis Suarez. Brad Jones continues in goal.
3.33pmSo City draw to within a point of Chelsea. The Blues will be looking to re-establish that four-point margin with victory over Liverpool. there are no real surprises in their lineup. Cesar Azpilicueta makes his second Premier League start in a Chelsea shirt, with Ryan Bertrand on the left side of defence.
LIVERPOOL:Jones; Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Carragher, Wisdom; Allen, Gerrard, Sahin, Sterling; Suarez
Subs:Subs: Gulacsi, Cole, Assaidi, Henderson, Coates, Downing, Suso
CHELSEA:Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Terry, Bertrand; Ramires, Mikel, Hazard, Oscar, Mata; Torres
Subs: Turnbull, Ferreira, Cahill, Romeu, Marin, Moses, Sturridge
3.20pmSome team news just in...
3.17pmPREMIER LEAGUE UPDATE: Edin Dzeko has made it 2-1 to Manchester City against Spurs. two minutes plus injury time remain at the Etihad.
3.11pmGood afternoon everybody. Welcome to Sports Mole for live text commentary of today's Premier League encounter between Chelsea and Liverpool. It's been one of England's most keenly contested fixture of recent years, with plenty of memorable games both domestically and in Europe. Hopefully today will be no exception.
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