Chelsea Vs Liverpool: Why coach Enzo Maresca was sent off
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When Willian Estevão scored a last-minute winner, Maresca ran across the pitch to celebrate with his players. Referee Anthony Taylor then showed him a second yellow card, which meant he was sent off.
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, was sent off after celebrating his team’s dramatic late goal in their 2–1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca had already received a yellow card earlier in the match for arguing about a VAR decision on a penalty appeal.
When Willian Estevão scored a last-minute winner, Maresca ran across the pitch to celebrate with his players.
Referee Anthony Taylor then showed him a second yellow card, which meant he was sent off.
The red card came in the 96th minute and did not affect Chelsea’s victory.
The win lifts Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League table with 11 points from seven matches.
Liverpool now drop to second place, behind Arsenal, who had earlier beaten West Ham 2–0.
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