Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea
Delighted: John Obi Mikel celebrates in front of the Liverpool supporters after Demba Ba's first half opener
To the ground: Demba Ba celebrates traditionally after putting Chelsea ahead away at Liverpool
Racing clear: Ba was allowed an undisturbed run at goal after a dreadful mistake by Steven Gerrard
Anguish: Gerrard couldn't believe his error as Ba slipped the ball underneath goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
Cool as you like: The striker looked confident as he strode through on goal
We go again: Chelsea's players retreat to the halfway for the restart after the first goal
Praising the big man: Ba's Chelsea team-mates all rushed to congratulate the striker
Tough gig! Luis Suarez wasn't afforded much space by the away back four during a tricky first half
What have you done, skip? Suarez looks on aghast after Gerrard's costly mistake before half-time
Emotion: Gerrard scratches his head after watching Chelsea take the lead because of his slip
Gutted: Gerrard's attempts to make amends for his error got ever more desperate as the game wore on
Dream over? The Liverpool captain stares blankly ahead after what proved to a decisive strike
That
Ashley Cole had an early shot parried away by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
was almost surprising considering how much possession and territory
Chelsea were happy to concede.
Thanks for having us! Willian added a simple second in stoppage time to add gloss to the result
Staring into the distance: Gerrard with a back drop of jubilant Chelsea fans in the dying moments
Eyes on the prize: Ba and Sakho get physical in an attempt to win a high ball
What's he up to? Frank Lampard strikes an odd pose as he goes to celebrate the opening goal
Glum: The Liverpool players look dejected after gifting the lead away right on half-time
Battle: Jon Flanagan and Mohamed Salah vie for possession during a cagey first half at Anfield
On the hunt: Left-back Ashley Cole closes down Philippe Coutino in a bid to win back possession
Having a pop: Home supporters berated Andre Schurrle as he lay on the ground injured
Loving embrace: Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho hug on the touchline moments before kick-off
Believe: Liverpool supporters were full of nervous energy before their biggest game of the season
Close quarters: Gerrard brushes past Chelsea boss Mourinho as Liverpool tried to play at a high tempo
Having a bark: Steve Holland hands out instructions on the Chelsea bench
Get rid of it! Tomas Kalas was handed a surprise start in the centre of defence for the visitors
Watchful eye: Raheem Sterling tries to wriggle free of Chelsea right-back Cesar Azpilicueta
That one hurt! Suarez really felt the full effects of Cole's challenge from behind in an aerial tussle
Lost out: Sterling hits the deck as opposite winger Salah battles back to win the ball for the Blues
Hey, give us it back! Mourinho shields the ball from Liverpool's Gerrard and Flanagan
Luis
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Put a foot out! Ba can't believe his luck as an opportunity passes him by in an instant
Holding him off: Joe Allen protects possession when Salah tries to nip in an launch an attack
All smiles: Mark Schwarzer continued to deputise for the injury Petr Cech in the Chelsea goal
Hero's welcome: Gerrard applauds the supporters as he warms up prior to Sunday afternoon's clash
Pack mentality: Nemanja Matic shuts down Allen with Salah not too far away from the scene
Pace and power: Ba sprints beyond Allen and Mamadou Sakho when leading the line alone
Swan lake: Salah goes down under the challenge of Coutinho with Flanagan close by
Scramble: Gerrard, Ba and Lucas try to come out on top in the middle of midfield
Shutting him out: Suarez struggled to make much of an impact when it really mattered for the Reds
