Europe EditionKelly Cates issues Sky Sports apology after Cole Palmer's X-rated verdict following Liverpool win - Liverpool Echo
- Chelsea defeated Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on a key day for the Champions League race.
- Chelsea started strong with an early goal by Enzo Fernandez and pressured Liverpool, who appeared off the pace after recently winning the title.
- Chelsea's second goal was an own goal by Jarell Quansah, while Virgil van Dijk scored late for Liverpool before Cole Palmer sealed the win with a stoppage-time penalty.
- Gary Neville praised Palmer as the best player on the pitch and described the win as 'potentially massive' for Chelsea's top-five ambitions.
- After Palmer's post-match interview included swearing, presenter Kelly Cates issued a live apology, reflecting the significance of the victory and ongoing media sensitivities.
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Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (May 4, 2025) Game Analysis
Chelsea moved a step closer to Champions League qualification on Sunday by beating under-strength champions Liverpool 3-1 with a first-half strike from Enzo Fernandez, a ricocheted own-goal by Jarell Quansah and a Cole Palmer penalty.
Liverpool, who secured the championship, suffered their third defeat of the season
Liverpool, who secured the English championship title in the previous round, lost 1:3 away to Chelsea in the 35th round of the Premier League. The London club improved its prospects in the fight for a place in the Champions League.
Chelsea capitalise on Liverpool title hangover
Liverpool suffered defeat in their first game since being crowned Premier League champions as Cole Palmer ended his Chelsea scoring drought to round off a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge and boost the Blues' Champions League ambitions.
Sky Sports apologise after Cole Palmer swears in response to question about Chelsea form - The Mirror
Cole Palmer let his frustration show after scoring his first goal since January to help Chelsea to a huge 3-1 win against Liverpool, boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification
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