Sturridge grinds point for Liverpool at Stamford Bridge
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daniel sturridges brilliant long-range strike a minute from full-time at stamford bridge in london preserved liverpools unbeaten league run1 chelsea were leading 1-0 before sturridge struck. eden hazard had given the hosts the lead on 25th-minute after he curled the ball to the far left of the keeper1 liverpool pressed for an equaliser almost vainly. kepa arrizabalaga saved well from sadio mane before david luiz had to clear a roberto firmino header off the line1 the equaliser came in the final minute of normal time from sturridge just three minutes after coming on as the former chelsea forward curled a fantastic 30-yard strike into the top corner1 arrizabalaga found the shot uncatchable1 with the result the londoners have ended liverpools perfect start to the premier league season1 liverpool had won all six of their previous league matches this term but they lost to chelsea in the league cup in midweek1 the draw left liverpool in second place with champions manchester city who beat brighton 2-0 earlier on saturday top on goal difference1