Fernando Torres produced a striker's masterclass to score twice
as Liverpool inflicted only a second defeat of the season on Premier
League leaders Chelsea.
Torres has a liking for playing the Londoners at Anfield, as his
six goals in five matches against them at home shows.
Chelsea were heavily linked with a summer bid for Torres but it
never materialised and manager Carlo Ancelotti said he did not need
to buy the striker as he was satisfied with his own forwards.
However, Torres was more than happy to give a display of his quality
to the Blues boss, whose side had conceded only three goals in 10
league games prior to kick-off.
It was always likely the result would come down to who took their
chances and with Didier Drogba left on the bench until the second
half, Torres was given a head start.
He did not need a second invitation and in addition to his two
expertly-taken first-half goals he was a constant threat to the
Chelsea defence
Torres has been short of form this season but he has always been
able to produce a performance against Chelsea at Anfield over the
years and this was no different.
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