Liverpool shatter Premier League record with 28 shots against Chelsea without Salah

Diogo Jota was on target again for Liverpool. (Photo Credit: LFC/X)

Liverpool shatter Premier League record with 28 shots against Chelsea without Salah

Izuchukwu Akawor 13:18 - 01.02.2024

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table after a comfortable victory against Chelsea.

Liverpool peppered the Chelsea goal with a joint-record 28 shots during a comfortable Premier League outing at Anfield.

A Conor Bradley-inspired Liverpool thrashed the Blues 4-1 to extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches without injured main man Mohamed Salah on Wednesday night.

Liverpool set PL record

In a comprehensive performance, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds saw off competition from the Blues with a remarkable 28 shots attempted. 

Per Opta, the attempts were a joint record against Chelsea in the Premier League since the 2003/2004 season.

Conor Bradley was the star against Chelsea for Liverpool.
Conor Bradley was the star against Chelsea for Liverpool. (Photo Credit: LFC/X)

13 of those shots were on target, also another Premier League record against Pochettino’s men, with the Reds scoring four goals.

The statistics highlight Liverpool's dominance as they overwhelmed Chelsea's defence throughout the encounter, with the youngster, Bradley, who contributed three of the goals, the standout player on the night. 

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz celebrate at Anfield.
Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz celebrate at Anfield. (Photo Credit: LFC/X)

Despite the barrage of attempts, Chelsea only conceded four goals, with Liverpool’s Darwin Nunuez also setting another record against the visitors after he struck the woodwork on four different occasions.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Match Brief

Liverpool dominated from start to finish, with Jota and Bradley firing them ahead before Nunez missed from 12 yards.

Liverpool players celebrate a comfortable night at Anfield.
Liverpool players celebrate a comfortable night at Anfield.

Summer signing Szoboszlai headed in a third from another beautiful Bradley move to make it 3-0, with Luis Diaz wrapping things up with a fourth late on.

Christopher Nkunku, meanwhile, came on to pull one back for the Blues, making the result more respectable for Pochettino’s battered Blues. 

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