Premier League: Liverpool score 2-0 victory over Chelsea

Sadio Mane scored both goals as Liverpool made it two wins out of two this season by beating 10-man Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Two months since Chelsea finished 33 points behind Liverpool, a 2-0 loss to Jurgen Klopp’s side showed just how far the gap is to be bridged.

With spectators still prohibited from stadiums to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Chelsea players were at least avoided any taunting chants from Liverpool fans.

A thigh problem for Jordan Henderson forced the Liverpool captain off at halftime, allowing Thiago Alcantara to come on for his debut.

Frank Lampard admitted Chelsea will need time to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

Sadio Mane did all the damage for Jurgen Klopp’s men as he provoked a red card for Andreas Christensen late in the first-half before scoring twice in four minutes early in the second period.