Frank Lampard matches 31-year old unwanted record of failing to win first four home games in charge

Liverpool becomes first team in history to win first six games, two years running in English top division

Only Watford and Norwich have worst defensive record than Chelsea

Chelsea fall 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool

Liverpool have made it six wins from six and 15 league wins a row following Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino’s first half strikes to see off Chelsea 2-1.

Cesar Azpilicueta had a goal disallowed for Chelsea in the first half as VAR ruled Mason Mount offside. N’Golo Kante pulled one back midway through the second half and despite waves of attacks, could not find the equalizer.

Chelsea will feel somewhat disappointed not to walk away with at least a point as Tammy Abraham, Michy Batshuayi and Mason Mount spurned glorious opportunities.

Firmino scored the second of Liverpool’s goals at the half an hour mark.

The Chelsea backline continues to struggle and have conceded 13 in just six games. Only Norwich and Watford – after conceding eight to Man City – have worse defensive records.

Arrizabalaga is still yet to register a clean sheet for the season which is a worrying sign. Chelsea are one of four teams yet to register one.

Despite the loss Chelsea fans applauded the team off the pitch in a sign of how well Chelsea played but perhaps acknowledgement of their expectations for the year. Up next for Chelsea is a midweek Carabao Cup match against Grimsby Town, and next Saturday a league match against Brighton. Liverpool head to Sheffield United in their next league fixture and will be sweating on an injury to Sadio Mane.