Palmer breaks goal duck as Chelsea inflict biggest defeat of Arne Slot reign 

A late Virgil van Dijk header stirred up some latent nerves before Palmer’s penalty released a collective joy among the home faithful

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) and Liverpool's Curtis Jones (right) battle for the ball. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Premier League: Chelsea 3 Liverpool 1

Chelsea gave Liverpool the guard of honour reserved for champions only to immediately rescind the privilege with a victory that strengthened their hold on a Champions League place.