Chelsea put in a spirited performance at Anfield which will give fans hope that they will be competing near the top of the table this season.

If some decisions had gone their way, the Blues could have got something out of the game. As it is, Enzo Maresca’s men have lost for the first time in the league away from home.

Some players really stood up to the plate in an intense atmosphere while a few did wilt under the pressure.

Press the next page as we give player ratings for Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday evening.