Estevao's late winner gives Chelsea 2-1 victory over Liverpool at home

Estevao struck in stoppage time for Chelsea, inflicting a third straight defeat on Premier League champions Liverpool.

The Brazilian teenager slid in at the far post to seal a 2-1 win for the Blues, in a breathless finish at Stamford Bridge in London on Saturday.

Estevao's goal sparked wild celebrations that earned Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca a red card, and ensured Liverpool will go into the international break out of the top spot in the standings.

"It is extra special to win like that because you win energy, trust, and confidence in the process," Chelsea assistant Willy Caballero said. "It is also something unforgettable for Estevao."

The tide has turned on Liverpool. After scoring late goals in six of their first seven matches, their perfect start to the season was ended by Crystal Palace last week, when Eddie Nketiah struck in the seventh minute of stoppage time.

Estevao's goal came in the fifth minute of stoppage time for Chelsea. In between the two domestic losses, the Reds fell to Galatasaray 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

Cody Gakpo looked like he might have salvaged a point for Liverpool when leveled the score in the second half, after Moises Caicedo had fired Chelsea in front with a thunderous long-range strike. But the Blues, on the back of a three-game winless run in the league, mounted a late onslaught.

Enzo Fernandez headed against the post in stoppage time and Estevao, the 18-year-old forward who joined from Palmeiras in the summer, converted Marc Cucurella's cross.

"After we scored 1-1, it went our way, and I was waiting for us to score the second," Reds manager Slot told the BBC. "Last week, same as this week, two difficult away games. The fine margins haven't been in our favor."