An 18-year-old Brazilian sensation wrote himself into Chelsea folklore Saturday as Estevao’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The result leaves the reigning Premier League champions outside the top spot ahead of the international break.
In a match reflecting the Premier League’s signature intensity, Moises Caicedo opened scoring with a 30-yard rocket before Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool. But it was Estevao – signed from Palmeiras this summer – who became the hero, sliding to convert Marc Cucurella’s cross in the 95th minute.
“This win injects energy and belief into our project,” said Chelsea assistant Willy Caballero, while manager Enzo Maresca’s exuberant celebrations earned him a red card. The victory snaps Chelsea’s three-game league winless streak.
For Liverpool, it marks a concerning trend: three consecutive losses across competitions following last week’s last-gasp defeat to Crystal Palace and a Champions League setback against Galatasaray. “The fine margins aren’t favoring us,” admitted manager Arne Slot, referencing Liverpool’s earlier reputation for late-game heroics.
The result reshuffles the Premier League table, with analysts noting increased pressure on Liverpool’s title defense. For global football enthusiasts and investors tracking the league’s commercial momentum, the match underscored why England’s top flight remains a theater of unpredictability.
