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Premier League
Apr 21, 2013 at 4pm UK
 
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2-2

Suárez (90'), Sturridge (52')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Oscar (26'), Hazard (57' pen.)
Reaction
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez embroiled in biting controversy
Sports Mole looks back at Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Chelsea on this day two years ago, which was overshadowed by a moment of Luis Suarez madness.
Apr 21, 08:00
Branislav Ivanovic
Branislav Ivanovic 'forgives' Luis Suarez for bite
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic reveals that his forgave Luis Suarez when the Liverpool forward rang him to apologise after biting him on the arm in their 2-2 draw last month.
May 1, 05:03
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Brendan Rodgers calls for Liverpool to "move on" from Luis Suarez ban
Brendan Rodgers admits that Liverpool will miss Luis Suarez but insists that the club need to "move on" after the striker decided to accept his 10-match ban.
Apr 26, 15:23
Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Luis Suarez: 'I will learn to become a better player from ban'
Luis Suarez reveals that he will not appeal his 10-match ban as he wants to give the 'right impression' and learn from his mistakes.
Apr 26, 15:07
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his team's fourth against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Luis Suarez does not appeal 10-match ban
Luis Suarez accepts the FA's 10-match ban for his bite on Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 26, 13:41
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool "bitterly disappointed" at Luis Suarez ban
Brendan Rodgers says that Liverpool are "bitterly disappointed" at Luis Suarez's ban.
Apr 25, 14:48
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Luis Suarez receives 10-match ban for Branislav Ivanovic bite.
Liverpool's leading goalscorer Luis Suarez is given a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 24, 15:00
John Aldridge
John Aldridge: "Fernando Torres was in Jamie Carragher's pocket"
Liverpool legend John Aldridge feels that Jamie Carragher performed superbly to keep Chelsea striker Fernando Torres quiet in Sunday's 2-2 draw between the two sides.
Apr 24, 02:15
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Jamie Carragher: Luis Suarez bite "was wrong on all levels"
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admits that Luis Suarez's bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic "was wrong on all levels"
Apr 24, 01:33
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Luis Suarez accepts violent conduct charge
Luis Suarez accepts his violent conduct charge, but is disputing that he deserves more than a three-game ban.
Apr 23, 19:06
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson: 'Luis Suarez can make amends after Branislav Ivanovic bite'
Mike Tyson believes that Luis Suarez can "make amends" after biting the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 23, 13:24
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge scores in the Premier League clash with Chelsea on April 21, 2013
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge: 'Anger fuelled me against Chelsea'
Daniel Sturridge admits that he was eager to start for Liverpool against Chelsea on Sunday because he was "angry" with the Blues.
Apr 23, 11:05
Brighton manager Gus Poyet during the match against Watford on December 29, 2012
Gus Poyet slams criticism of Luis Suarez over Branislav Ivanovic bite
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet believes that Luis Suarez's controversial bite on Branislav Ivanovic has been blown out of proportion.
Apr 23, 10:13
Yossi Benayoun
Yossi Benayoun: 'Chelsea fans are crossing the limit'
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun feels that a section of fans have "crossed the limit" after targeting him in recent weeks.
Apr 23, 02:28
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Steven Gerrard hails Daniel Sturridge impact
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hails the impact of Daniel Sturridge on his side's 2-2 draw with Chelsea yesterday.
Apr 22, 21:33
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville: 'Luis Suarez should stay at Liverpool'
Gary Neville rubbishes calls for Liverpool to sell Luis Suarez after he bit Branislav Ivanovic yesterday afternoon.
Apr 22, 19:34
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Luis Suarez charged with violent conduct
The Football Association charge Liverpool's Luis Suarez with violent conduct.
Apr 22, 17:48
Luis Suarez moments after missing an opportunity to equalise against Tottenham on November 28, 2012
Luis Suarez hit with fine by Liverpool for biting Branislav Ivanovic
Liverpool fine striker Luis Suarez for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during yesterday's draw at Anfield.
Apr 22, 10:50
Branislav Ivanovic
Police 'visit Branislav Ivanovic following Luis Suarez bite'
Police reportedly speak to Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic over possibly pressing charges against Luis Suarez for biting the defender's arm.
Apr 22, 09:08
Luis Suarez moments after missing a shot on goal on November 25, 2012
Mark Lawrenson: Luis Suarez deserves "extremely lengthy ban"
Mark Lawrenson says that Luis Suarez deserves an "extremely length ban" for biting Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 22, 08:02
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Petr Cech: Branislav Ivanovic "not happy at all"
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech reveals that teammate Branislav Ivanovic is "not happy at all" after being bitten by Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Apr 21, 23:35
Ian Ayre
Ian Ayre criticises Luis Suarez behaviour
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre claims that Luis Suarez's behaviour "is not befitting of any player" at the club after his bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 21:18
Marseille's Joey Barton before his side's match against PSG on February 27, 2013
Joey Barton: 'Liverpool should back Luis Suarez'
Joey Barton claims that Liverpool "would be mad" not to back Luis Suarez after the striker appeared to bite Branislav Ivanovic this afternoon.
Apr 21, 20:54
Liverpool's Luis Suarez scores from a free kick against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Luis Suarez apologises for Branislav Ivanovic bite
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez apologises for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's draw at Anfield in the Premier League.
Apr 21, 20:47
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Luis Suarez to apologise to Branislav Ivanovic?
According to a report, Luis Suarez will apologise to Branislav Ivanovic tonight for biting the Chelsea defender in this afternoon's draw at Anfield.
Apr 21, 20:39
Luis Suarez
Steven Gerrard dodges Luis Suarez bite talk
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard refuses to talk about Luis Suarez's alleged bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 20:01
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez questions amount of injury time at Anfield
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez questions the amount of injury time at the end of his side's 2-2 draw at Liverpool in the Premier League.
Apr 21, 19:44
Luis Suarez moments after missing an opportunity to equalise against Tottenham on November 28, 2012
Brendan Rodgers: "Players are always replaceable"
In the wake of the Luis Suarez biting incident, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers vows to maintain the club's high standards.
Apr 21, 19:40
Gordon Taylor
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor: 'Luis Suarez bite a real dilemma'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor describes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's alleged bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic as a "real dilemma".
Apr 21, 19:27
Luis Suarez moments after missing a shot on goal on November 25, 2012
FA to investigate Luis Suarez bite incident
The FA confirms that it will investigate footage of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez allegedly biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 18:47
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Brendan Rodgers praises persistent Liverpool
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praises the persistence of his side following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Apr 21, 18:39
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'I didn't see Luis Suarez bite Branislav Ivanovic'
Rafael Benitez says that he did not see Luis Suarez bite Branislav Ivanovic in the arm.
Apr 21, 18:25
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline during his sides match with Manchester City on February 3, 2013
Brendan Rodgers to review Luis Suarez bite incident
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says that he will review an incident that saw Luis Suarez allegedly bite Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's draw with Chelsea.
Apr 21, 18:24
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness condemn Suarez
Both Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness question whether Luis Suarez can stay at Liverpool after he bites Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 18:16
Luis Suarez moments after missing a shot on goal on November 25, 2012
Luis Suarez bites Branislav Ivanovic?
Liverpool's Luis Suarez risks a suspension by appearing to bite Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in the arm.
Apr 21, 17:33

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a highly controversial match between Liverpool and Chelsea that finished 2-2.

Match Report

Luis Suarez bites Branislav Ivanovic but remains on the pitch to net an equaliser in the seventh minute of stoppage time, as Liverpool draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Anfield.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole's live text coverage of Rafael Benitez's return to Anfield as his Chelsea side took on Liverpool and drew 2-2.

HT Report

Chelsea lead Liverpool 1-0 at half time in the sides' Premier League clash at Anfield courtesy of an Oscar header.

Team News

Fernando Torres is named in Chelsea's starting XI for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield.

Head to Head
May 5, 2012 3pm
Liverpool
4-1
Chelsea
Agger (28'), Shelvey (61'), Henderson (25')
Henderson (65'), Agger (71')
Ramires (50')
Ferreira (15'), Terry (22'), Ivanovic (45')
Nov 20, 2011 4pm
Chelsea
1-2
Liverpool
Sturridge (55')
Luiz (41'), Ramires (62'), Ivanovic (79')
Johnson (87')
Kuyt (64')
Feb 6, 2011 3pm
Nov 7, 2010 3pm
Liverpool
2-0
Chelsea
Torres (11', 44')

Zhirkov (20'), Alex (90')
Build-up
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during the match against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'We don't have the resources to spend big'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits that his side do not have the budget to compete with the likes of Chelsea.
Apr 21, 04:45
Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish: 'No divided loyalties for Rafael Benitez'
Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels that Rafael Benitez will not have any divided loyalties when his Chelsea side visit Anfield tomorrow.
Apr 20, 22:24
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres: Top four "crucial" for Chelsea
Fernando Torres believes that a top-four finish is vital for the club.
Apr 20, 10:46
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Rafael Benitez welcome at Anfield'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that Rafael Benitez will be given an "excellent reception" when he returns to Anfield with Chelsea on Sunday.
Apr 19, 19:36
Hillsborough Flag
Liverpool 'to hold minute's silence for Hillsborough justice campaigner'
Liverpool will reportedly hold a minute's silence for the late Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams before their Chelsea clash on Sunday.
Apr 19, 13:10
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers before his sides match against Manchester United on January 13, 2013
John Terry: 'Brendan Rodgers is a great manager'
Chelsea defender John Terry believes that Brendan Rodgers was key to his development into a key player at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 19, 08:21
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez "really pleased" to be returning to Anfield
Rafael Benitez insists that he has only fond memories of his time at Liverpool but is hoping that Chelsea snatch all three points on Sunday.
Apr 18, 09:09
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
John Aldridge wants "unhappy return" for Rafael Benitez
John Aldridge wants Liverpool to make sure Rafael Benitez does not enjoy his return to Anfield when Chelsea visit this Sunday.
Apr 17, 05:25
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill to make comebacks against Liverpool?
Chelsea duo Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole are reportedly expected to return to action from their respective injuries against Liverpool on Sunday.
Apr 16, 11:56
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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