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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Kieran Trippier understands competition is stiff at Spurs despite good display
Kieran Trippier admits ousting Kyle Walker from the Tottenham first team will be a formidable task even after his outstanding display against Watford. Walker’s suspension meant Trippier was handed his first Premier League start of the season at Vicarage Road and he took his chance, laying on two assists in Spurs’ 4-1 victory.
Goal transformed into art: Wenger lauds Giroud’s ‘scorpion’
With Alexis Sanchez’s cross floating into the penalty area behind him, Olivier Giroud only had one choice: A back-heeled overhead flick. “I was a bit lucky but it was the only thing I could do,” Giroud said.