The Premier League has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez is the official scorer of Chelsea's equalizing goal against Liverpool, following a defensive error from the Reds. The decision comes after a period of uncertainty regarding who had the final touch on the ball.

Goal Controversy

Fernandez's goal resulted from a deep free-kick that created chaos in the Liverpool penalty area. The midfielder's set-piece appeared to have been deflected by Wesley Fofana, leading to confusion about the true source of the goal. Despite the lack of clear evidence from replays, Fernandez celebrated the goal as officials deliberated on the matter.

Match Overview

The goal from Fernandez came in response to Liverpool's opening strike just six minutes into the match. Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick was blocked by the Chelsea wall, but the Reds maintained possession. Rio Ngumoha created space on the left flank and delivered a pass to Ryan Gravenberch, who finished with precision to give Liverpool the lead.

Later in the match, Cole Palmer thought he had scored for Chelsea, reacting quickly to a rebound after a save from Giorgi Mamardashvili. However, VAR intervened, ruling the goal out due to Marc Cucurella's marginal offside in the build-up. Additionally, Curtis Jones had a goal for Liverpool disallowed for offside, as Cody Gakpo was deemed to have strayed offside in the lead-up.

With the Premier League's ruling, Enzo Fernandez's contribution has been officially recognized, highlighting the ongoing drama and intensity of the match.