Chelsea ended their seven-match Premier League losing streak with a battling 1-1 draw at Liverpool. Ryan Gravenberch gave Liverpool an early lead, but Enzo Fernandez's free-kick rescued a point. Marc Cucurella praised the team's effort after a difficult period that saw manager Liam Rosenior depart and Champions League qualification hopes fade.

Interim boss Calum McFarlane implemented a back three formation for the first time in his tenure, with returning defender Levi Colwill delivering a standout performance. The 23-year-old England center-back, playing his first 90-minute appearance in 10 months, provided composure in possession and allowed Cucurella to push higher as an attacking wing-back.

The draw provides a potential blueprint for next week's FA Cup final against Manchester City. Chelsea remain without a clean sheet in 14 Premier League matches - their longest such run since 1979 - but showed they can compete against elite opposition. With captain Reece James also making a substitute appearance, the team hopes to have key players back for the season-defining cup clash.