A subdued Jose Mourinho all but predicted this defeat before kick-off, uncharacteristically saying that his only ambition this weekend was to stay six points behind Manchester United and hinting that the status quo might be maintained through defeat for both teams.
Sunday Telegraph
Liverpool sting the Blues
Roman Abramovich didn't turn up and nor did Chelsea. For the first time the champions' confidence cracked at Anfield yesterday, when they stumbled their way through easily the worst performance of Jose Mourinho's two-and-a-half years as manager.
Sunday Times
Pennant flies the flag for resurgent Reds
After 100 Premiership games for both managers, Rafael Benitez finally has a league victory over Chelsea to celebrate, although Jose Mourinho might be the one who ends up remembering this occasion the longest.
The Observer
Chelsea fall prey to defeatism and high-flying Kuyt
Mourinho's fears over patched-up defence realised in dashing display from Liverpool's Dutch striker as champions are left in shambles.
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