Salah upset his former team again. Liverpool continue to lead in the EPL after beating Chelsea

Liverpool hosted Chelsea at Anfield in the marquee match of Matchday 8 in the Premier League.

The home side took the lead in the 29th minute when Mohamed Salah successfully converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded for a foul by Levi Colwill in the Blues' penalty area.

Notably, this marks Salah's eighth goal against his former club.

The "Pensioners" equalized early in the second half, with Nicolas Jackson leveling the score after an assist from Moisés Caicedo.

However, just a few minutes later, the hosts regained their lead. Curtis Jones scored to put Liverpool ahead again, with Salah providing the assist for the goal. There were no more goals.

With this victory, Liverpool continues to lead the Premier League outright. Manchester City trails by a single point, while Arsenal sits in third with 17 points. Chelsea is in sixth place with 14 points.

• Premier League, Matchday 8
  Liverpool - Chelsea 2:1
  Goals: Salah (29' penalty), Jones (51') - Jackson (48')