MAURICIO POCHETTINO kicked off his new era at Chelsea with a draw against rivals Liverpool.
The Blues, who endured a miserable campaign last term, looked a completely new side as they battled back to earn a share of the spoils.
ReutersChelsea’s Axel Disasi celebrates after his debut goal against Liverpool[/caption]
The French defender pounced from close-range to earn a pointRichard Pelham / The Sun
Luis Diaz had silenced Stamford Bridge by firing Liverpool aheadRichard Pelham / The Sun
Mauricio Pochettino’s new-look side impressed in his first game at the helmRichard Pelham / The Sun
Luis Diaz silenced Stamford Bridge on 18 minutes with a fine finish after being teed up by Mo Salah.
The Egyptian then had a goal overturned as VAR came to the rescue of Chelsea.
But the Blues battled back and got themselves on level terms when debutant Axel Disasi levelled from close-range.
Ben Chilwell then produced a composed finish seconds later as he appeared to have put the hosts in front.
However, another VAR check showed that he had strayed offside as his strike was chalked off.
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Chelsea pressed for most of the second half, but despite being unable to find a winner, their fans will still be a lot more optimistic about the season ahead after this display.
Full report to follow…
Ben Chilwell produced a brilliantly composed finish and looked to have put Chelsea aheadRichard Pelham / The Sun
Sky SportsThe full-back was denied the winner after VAR discovered he was offside[/caption]
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