Chelsea

2.96

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  52

  18

  3.00

  Petr Cech

  Was untested for much of the match, rarely forced into saves despite Liverpool's superior possession, and was powerless to stop Suarez's close-range header. Did brilliantly to race out of goal and tackle Suarez when the Uruguayan was clean through.

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  39

  20

  3.00

  Branislav Ivanovic

  Largely untroubled, forming a solid partnership with both Terry and Cahill. Liverpool's sustained possession meant the danger was always ahead of him, which played to his strengths. A threat on set pieces.

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  54

  18

  3.50

  John Terry

  Had a mixed evening on his return from suspension, grabbing a goal before leaving the pitch on a stretcher after half an hour. Gave Agger the slip to power a header past Jones for Chelsea's opener, and had shown signs of his leadership and authority before then.

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  39

  25

  3.50

  César Azpilicueta

  Very active down the right flank, exploiting the space left behind Enrique. Linked well with Mata, then Moses, ahead of him. Kept Liverpool's left flank under wraps. Solid and effective.

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  28

  33

  3.50

  Ryan Bertrand

  Largely dealt with Johnson's threat well in the first half, though was rarely troubled. Liverpool's change in shape in the second half saw him match up against Sterling, competing well. Got forward with more frequency, worrying Wisdom.

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  20

  37

  3.00

  Ramires

  As busy as ever in midfield, and has formed a solid, central midfield wall alongside Mikel that is incredibly tough to break through. Played Suarez onside for Liverpool's equalizer, and didn't contest the header with the Uruguayan.

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  41

  21

  2.50

  Oscar

  Drifted in and out of the match with a less consistent threat than Mata or Hazard. Could have given Chelsea an early lead, racing onto Hazard's through ball, but he put too much power into his attempted dink. Replaced by Moses with 15 minutes remaining.

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  24

  45

  2.50

  John Obi Mikel

  Starved Gerrard and Suarez of space in hole, closing gaps and stifling their influence, but didn't use the ball especially well, passing backwards and sideways. Should have scored but kicked only air when six yards out from goal. Lost Carragher for Liverpool's equalizer. Gave away a lot of fouls, chopping down players.

• 
  45

  19

  3.00

  Eden Hazard

  Showed his final third threat in bursts, playing Oscar in for an early chance. Should have doubled Chelsea's lead but hit his volley wide when in space in front of goal. Looked dangerous, with his speed a particular worry for Carragher, but didn't play on that weakness enough.

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  51

  79

  2.00

  Fernando Torres Flop of the Match

  For all Chelsea's attacking talent, the Spanish forward was given few chances to score and carved out none for himself. He was quiet until subbed with 10 minutes remaining. Had a near-post header well saved by Jones. Showed flashes of his old acceleration, but was largely ineffective.

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  58

  35

  3.50

  Juan Mata Top of the Match

  Played well, orchestrating Chelsea's attacks. Look very dangerous coming inside off the right flank and onto his wonderful left foot. Should have doubled Chelsea's lead after racing onto Oscar's through ball, nutmegging Carragher only to blast the ball over the bar. Produced a trademark pin-point cross from which Terry headed Chelsea into the lead.

Substitutions

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  39

  11

  3.00

  Gary Cahill

  Came on for the injured Terry towards the end of the first half and slotted in alongside Ivanovic well. Rarely troubled defensively and composed with the ball at his feet.

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  21

  25

  2.50

  Victor Moses

  Replaced Oscar with 15 minutes remaining but made little impact.

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  12

  34

  Daniel Sturridge

  Came on for Torres with a little under ten minutes remaining, but had no time to affect the match.

Liverpool

3.00

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  53

  6

  3.50

  Bradley Jones

  The back-up keeper was largely solid, producing a fine save to deny Torres' near-post header. Not always as commanding as he should have been on set pieces, but powerless to stop Terry's bullet header.

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  38

  11

  3.00

  Glen Johnson

  Was a bit more penetrative in the final third than Enrique, but his final ball often let him down. Left quite a lot of space behind him for Hazard to exploit, forcing Wisdom to cover. A stricter referee might have sent him off for his elbow on Oscar. Moved to left back in the second half.

• 
  77

  8

  3.50

  José Enrique

  Brought a lot of width down the left flank, but rarely got the better of Azpilicueta, being forced inside. Frustratingly flagged offside unnecessarily on several occasions. Used the ball well and brought solidity down the left. Had a shot well saved by Cech in the final moments.

• 
  39

  12

  2.50

  Daniel Agger

  Lost Terry for the Chelsea captain's opener, allowing him a free run at Mata's cross. Used the ball well, stepping up and carrying the ball out of defense. More comfortable in a back four, bailing out his defense.

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  49

  8

  3.00

  Jamie Carragher

  Worried by the speed of Chelsea's attack in transition. More comfortable on set pieces. Less composed on the ball than the centerbacks either side of him. Lost Mikel to flick Suso's corner onto the head of Suarez for Liverpool's equalizer.

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  28

  14

  3.00

  Andre Wisdom

  Played well in the first half, showing confidence and composure. Often forced out wide to cover Johnson. Played a weak header back towards Jones that Hazard almost intercepted. Shifted to right back in the second half and was worried by the overlapping runs of Bertrand. Looked good going forward.

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  37

  23

  2.50

  Nuri Sahin

  Used the ball quite well, retaining possession and dictating his team's measured control of the match in the first half. Probably didn't do enough offensively, using the ball quite conservatively, and was sacrificed in the second half as Liverpool pushed for an equalizer.

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  47

  13

  3.00

  Steven Gerrard

  Worked hard but wasn't hugely influential, came into the match more offensively as Chelsea pushed forward. Much of his best work was done in his own half, pressing Chelsea, tracking back, covering space, blocking shots.

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  18

  37

  2.50

  Joe Allen

  Showed for the ball, fought to find space, providing an out for his center backs. Contributed to Liverpool's good first half possession, but regularly lingered on the ball too long, losing the ball and allowing Chelsea's spring-loaded attack to counter.

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  55

  7

  3.00

  Raheem Sterling

  Lined up much more centrally than he has done in the past, allowing Enrique to bomb down the left flank. Was quiet as a result in the fast half, but perked up the second when he moved to the wing, committing player and running at defenders, proving a lightening-quick threat.

• 
  102

  10

  3.50

  Luis Suárez

  Struggled to get into the game, with Ivanovic and Terry, then Cahill, repelling him. Dropped deep but was swarmed by Mikel and Ramires. His teammates carved out few chances for him, but was in the right place to grab Liverpool an equalizer, heading in from close-range. Could have got a winner but was tackled by Cech.

Substitutions

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  61

  7

  3.00

  Suso

  Came on for Sahin with half an hour remaining. Brought some direction and energy to Liverpool, committing players. Took the corner from which Suarez scored.