Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at Anfield on Sunday means the Blues are now winless in 10 matches against Liverpool.
The last time they did beat the Reds was way back in March 2021, when a first-half goal from Mason Mount was enough to secure all three points.
Sunday's affair started with promise for Enzo Maresca's young side, who dominated the possession early-on.
Ultimately, however, they offered little threat in the final third and were punished when Levi Colwill conceded a penalty in the 29th minute, which was duly dispatched by Mohamed Salah.
After the break, Chelsea again looked in control and this time made it count as Nicolas Jackson latched on to Moises Caicedo's through ball to score the equaliser. But moments after the striker's leveller, Liverpool's Curtis Jones then hit what proved to be the winner, steering in a cross at the back post past Robert Sanchez.
While not the result Maresca, his players, or Chelsea fans would have been hoping for, there were still plenty of positives to take from the performance.
Here are five things Everything Chelsea learned from the match.
Jadon Sancho too often slowed the play
Sancho has generally been excellent since his summer arrival from Manchester United, but against Liverpool, he had a bit of an off day.
While he was still solid in possession and showed some nice pieces of skill on the left flank, too often he slowed Chelsea's attack by taking too many touches or passing it back, when he should have taken on his opposite number.
He looked a little scared of Trent Alexander-Arnold, which is a shame because had he shown the nerve to go at the Liverpool defender more often, he would have likely seen some joy.
Romeo Lavia must start next week
Lavia's start against Liverpool was just his second of the season, with the Belgian having only previously started on the opening day against Manchester City before succumbing to injury.
His lack of match practice didn't show against the Reds, however.
Before being substituted off in the 53rd minute, the 20-year-old was a dominant force in the middle of the park, transitioning the ball from defence to attack with strength, speed, and skill. The way he opens his body when receiving the ball really is a thing of beauty. It's Mateo Kovacic-esque.
Lavia must start next weekend when Chelsea host Newcastle.
Nicolas Jackson is still Chelsea's clear first-choice striker
There has been some calls from Chelsea fans recently for Maresca to drop Jackson in place of Christopher Nkunku, who has been linked with a move back to his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
On Sunday, however, Jackson proved just why he is Maresca's first-choice striker.
Not only did he score Chelsea's goal (which was his fifth in eight games this term), he was tenacious in the press, and caused trouble for Liverpool's defenders all afternoon with his pace and strength.
The only thing Jackson does need to do is watch his temper. He picked up yet another booking on Sunday for dissent. Last season, he picked up nine for the same reason.
Starting Reece James was an error
Maresca's decision to shift Malo Gusto to left-back and start the newly-fit James at right-back was a mistake.
Firstly, James' lack of match practice showed. He looked off the pace. Though he was reasonably solid in defence, he offered little-to-nothing going forward.
Secondly, Gusto's delivery on his right foot is among the best in the league, but he lacks the ability to do the same with his left foot. He looked far more comfortable, and Chelsea looked much better, when he was shifted back to his natural position after James was dragged off after the break.
The Blues are on the up
Despite losing to Liverpool, Chelsea were more than an even match for Arne Slot's high-flying side, who are currently top of the Premier League having won seven of their eight games this term.
Before the season started, there was plenty of discussion about how the Blues would fare under Maresca, especially given that he inherited such a bloated squad.
Thus far, however, the Italian has done an excellent job and proven that Chelsea should be considered as serious top four, if not title, contenders.
Sunday was only further proof of that.
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