THIS thrilling, high-octane affair between Chelsea and Liverpool showcased the title credentials of these old foes with a raucous Stamford Bridge left rocking yesterday evening on which these sides gave a wonderful display of attacking football.
 
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool never gave up despite being moments away from defeat, in what would have been their second in a week to Chelsea following their League Cup loss, after a 25th-minute opener from Eden Hazard.
 
However, substitute Daniel Sturridge’s superb long-range goal in the 89th minute earned the visitors a well-deserved point.
 
It left both sides maintaining their unbeaten records. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri felt, however, that his side are still off the pace set by leaders Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool.  
 
“To finish in the first two, as you know, for me it's very difficult,” said Sarri. “I think City and Liverpool are a step forward to us.”

Chelsea sit in third, two points behind the leading pair. Sarri added: "There are six or seven top teams here who are among the best in Europe, not just in England. It's not easy to get into the Champions League.

"We have to try to stay very close in the table with the top-level teams. And we have to try to improve more.”