Estebao hit the added time for Chelsea to go on to achieve their third straight loss at Premier League Champion Liverpool.
The Brazilian slipped into the far post, sealing off the Blues’ 2-1 victory that sparked wild celebrations after a thrilling clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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The teenager’s initial goal was to ensure that Liverpool would enter an international break as the move from Palmeiras knocked him out of the top of the rankings.
Chelsea’s Moises Kayseko gave his team a halftime lead following a fierce drive from the outside of the box, but Cody Gapco leveled out.
“Last season, we lost to Chelsea too. Stamford Bridge is always difficult (to play), and it was a small margin (it’s all) very close to the outcome,” said Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
Dutchman also looked back on his defeat at Galatasaray on Tuesday at the Champions League and last weekend at Crystal Palace.
“Like I said at Galatasaray, we had a one-on-one, and then they got a penalty,” he said. “We gave away extra time to the palace, and today they scored a goal that could go either end.”
Arsenal claimed first place, the point ahead of Liverpool after beating West Ham 2-0 earlier in the day.
Manchester United also secured a key victory as they won Sunderland 2-0.
Manchester United Manager Amorim’s Relief
Reuben Amorim sounded the change, and the Manchester United manager desperately got the necessary results.
United’s victory, even temporary, may quiet speculation about Amorim’s position. He still has to lead United to back-to-back league wins after nearly a year in charge, but this was a step in the right direction.
“Of course, it’s really important to win the game and have a better feeling, but you need to forget about this game and go to the next game,” he said.
Amorim showed the ruthless side by handing the first start to new goalkeeper Senne Lammens in a game that was considered another potential stumbling block after dropping a $84 million summer summer signing to Matheus Cunha and losing three of his six league matches.
These decisions paid off with first half goals and the first clean sheet of the season from Old Trafford’s Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesco.
This was Amorim’s 10th victory from a 34-league match, and after taking part in Saturday’s match, he admitted that it would be “impossible” to continue his job if the outcomes change.
That’s why the victory over Sunderland was important in the week that was criticised by United greats Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.
“There’s always a lot of pressure, especially at clubs like this, but we’re always trying to take it in a positive way,” said Sesco, who scored in the second game after a move from RB Leipzig, worth $999 million from RB Leipzig. “We did that and we once again showed that we can play well what we can win the game.”
Arsenal of Roll
That’s Arsenal’s four wins.
Penalty spots Declan Rice and Buka Yosaka brought their first defeat to New West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo in Arteta’s 300th game.
“I wanted to win it and celebrate it, I have it,” Arteta said.
After a difficult start to the campaign, Arsenal returned to title hunt after three seasons as runner-up.
Saka, who scored in his 200th appearance for the club, is sure Arteta will deliver the trophy.
“We had some tough games in particular. We were in a strong Premier League spot and look forward to going back and pushing,” he told the BBC. “Mikel has made a huge improvement on my game and I am very grateful to have him as my coach. He will bring the club’s success.
However, after being injured by Captain Martin Odegard, the victory was sacrificed.
Kudus descends the mark for Tottenham
Mohamed Kudus scored Tottenham’s first goal to keep Thomas Frank’s team high.
Kudus’ late strike from Box’s Edge secured a 2-1 victory in Leeds, moving the Spurs to third.
The Spurs have been unbeaten in all competitions in the past seven games, losing only once in the league under Frank, whom they were in charge during the offseason.
Kudus was one of Frank’s big signatures in the offseason, and was joined from West Ham.
The Spurs went through Matistel, where the deflected shot rocketed into the top corner.
Leeds was undefeated at home since February, but was equalized through Noah Okafor from close range on the 34th.
