It was a tale of two trajectories as Liverpool took on Chelsea. The hosts had ended their league losing streak with an away win over Sheffield United, but at Anfield, they had lost their last four and failed to win in six. Chelsea, meanwhile, were unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel, winning four of their last five away games.
This was an important clash in the battle for the top-four, and in the end, the Blues emerged victorious by yet another solitary goal. In this analysis, we will attempt to break down just how they beat the bruised defending champions, with a specific focus on the whopping 113 long balls that were attempted.