Chelsea could afford to miss a late penalty in a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte’s side extended its lead at the top of the Premier League and its rivals sabotaged their own title bids. Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum equalized in the second half for Liverpool, which then had goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to thank for saving Chelsea striker Diego Costa’s spot-kick.
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Juergen Klopp argues with impatient fans as draw with Chelsea
Juergen Klopp urged Liverpool’s supporters to show more patience with his team after arguing with a fan during the 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Liverpool manager could be seen exchanging words with a fan standing behind the dugouts after a first-half back-pass towards goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was met by a collective groan around Anfield.
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