Chelsea left Anfield with a precious point on Saturday evening, after playing the entire second half down to 10 men in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

The Reds started the game strongly, but the wind was knocked out of their sails on 22 minutes, when Kai Havertz met Mason Mount’s corner, flicking a looping header beyond Alisson Becker and into the far corner of the net.

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Reece James is sent off for handball on the line after a lengthy VAR review – Mo Salah fires Liverpool level from the spot

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Liverpool were awarded the chance to level proceedings when Reece James blocked a clear goalscoring opportunity on the line with his arm, earning himself a red card in the process, and Mohamed Salah tucked away the resulting spot-kick.

Jurgen Klopp’s side pushed for an early goal in the second half, and Diogo Jota came close with a header from Salah’s delicious cross, only for the ball to fly over the bar. Virgil van Dijk then had a pop, but Edouard Mendy was able to turn the shot away.

The Reds threw everything at the Chelsea backline, but the Blues stood firm, meaning both sides had to settle for a point at Anfield.

Here are the player ratings from the big match.

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Alisson Becker (GK) – 6/10 – Nothing he could do to stop Havertz’s header looping into the net. Little else to do as Liverpool dominated the rest of the game.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB) – 8/10 – Stunning ball over the top to find Henderson. Beckham-esque. So bold with his driving runs into the Chelsea half.

Joel Matip (CB) – 7/10 – Turned like a bottle top by Lukaku, trying to reach the ball first. Hit the crossbar with a header, resulting in the spot-kick.

Virgil van Dijk (CB) – 8/10 – Enjoyed a fierce battle with Lukaku, like two heavyweight boxers going to war. Great block to stop the Belgian’s goal-bound strike.

Andy Robertson (LB) – 7/10 – Switched off and didn’t follow Havertz for the opening goal. Charged up and down the pitch, doing everything in his power to create chances from wide.

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Harvey Elliott (CM) – 6/10 – Sent Mendy scrambling with a strike from distance. Just past the post. Brave in possession, always looking to break the lines.

Fabinho (CM) – 7/10 – Set the tone with a robust challenge on Havertz early on. Allowed the German to get the header in to open the scoring – very sloppy.

Jordan Henderson (CM) – 7/10 – Squandered a great chance by miscuing a volley when free at the far post. Got to do better. Went close with a 25-yard curler.

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Mohamed Salah (RW) – 7/10 – A quiet first half, and was frustrated that he couldn’t get the better of his man. Cool as you like dispatching the penalty. Nerves of steal.

Roberto Firmino (ST) – 6/10 – Brought into the side to disrupt Jorginho at the base of Chelsea’s midfield. Subbed just before half-time. Can only assume he picked up a knock.

Sadio Mane (LW) – 7/10 – Almost escaped his marker’s notice a couple of times in the first half, but the ball never quite fell for him. A threat.

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Diogo Jota (ST) – 7/10

Thiago Alcantara (CM) – 6/10

Konstantinos Tsimikas (LB) – 6/10

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Edouard Mendy (GK) – 8/10 – So fast off his line to sweep up and smash the ball to safety. Couldn’t stop the penalty and lost his head in the aftermath. Made a string of excellent saves in the second half.

Cesar Azpilicueta (CB) – 7/10 – Led the complaints over the penalty and red card, but he was changing no one’s mind. Looked less comfortable after Jota’s introduction.

Andreas Christensen (CB) – 8/10 – Kept a watchful eye on Salah and Mane’s infield darts. Had to dig in as Liverpool went all-out attack in the second half. So solid.

Antonio Rudiger (CB) – 8/10 – Got away with a horrible piece of control in his own box. Booked for his part in the penalty protests. Brilliant piece of defending to stop Salah from doubling the lead. Resolute.

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Reece James (RWB) – 6/10 – Looked to have done well to clear the ball off the line, but used his arm in the process, resulting in a penalty and a red card. A shame, but them’s the rules.

Jorginho (CM) – 8/10 – Started the game excellently, showing his combative side and refusing to allow Liverpool to settle. Had to really sit and protect as the Reds ran riot. Won some valuable free-kicks late on.

N’Golo Kante (CM) – 7/10 – Robbed his man on countless occasions, pinching possession and breaking at speed with the ball at his feet. Subbed at half-time.

Marcos Alonso (LWB) – 7/10 – Did excellently to marshal Salah, reading cross-field balls and not allowing the Egyptian the chance to cut inside. Much more defensive in the second half.

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Kai Havertz (RW) – 7/10 – Brilliant looping header to beat Alisson and find the far corner of the net. Unreachable. Sacrificed at half-time as Chelsea changed shape after the red card.

Romelu Lukaku (ST) – 6/10 – Caused a few nerves around Anfield with charging runs towards goal. Got his feet tangled a couple of times. Rolled Matip with frightening ease. Pretty isolated throughout.

Mason Mount (LW) – 7/10 – Beautiful turn to escape Matip and win a free-kick. A truly stunning piece of skill. Delivered the corner to break the deadlock. Flashed a shot wide when through on goal. Worked hard for the cause in the second half.

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A double change for the Blues at half-time.

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Mateo Kovacic (CM) – 7/10

Thiago Silva (CB) – 7/10

Trevoh Chalobah (CM) – N/A