Fernando Torres found his goalscoring touch at just the right time as two first half strikes were enough for a 2-0 Liverpool victory over Champions Chelsea at Anfield.
League leaders Chelsea were stunned as early as the 11th minute when Torres controlled the ball instantly and placed the ball past Petr Cech.
The Spanish striker then doubled his tally on the stroke of half-time curling in a delightful effort from 18 yards.
Dirk Kuyt could have made it three but Chelsea rallied after the break and Pepe Reina earned his money by saving from Florent Malouda and diverting a Nicolas Anelka effort on to the bar.
But with the backing of a noisy Anfield faithful the Reds held out for a famous victory with which to get their season back on track.
Referee: Howard Webb
Venue: Anfield
Attendance: 44,238
25 Reina
03 Konchesky, 23 Carragher 4 Kelly 37 Skrtel 04 Raul Meireles
08 Gerrard
17 Maxi
21 Lucas
09 Torres
18 Kuyt
Substitutes
41 Hansen,
22 Wilson,
26 Spearing,
28 C Poulsen,
33 Shelvey,
14 Jovanovic,
24 Ngog
CHELSEA
01 Cech
02 Ivanovic (Bosingwa 70)
03 A Cole
26 Terry
33 Alex
07 Ramires
12 Mikel
15 Malouda
18 Zhirkov (yellow card) (Sturridge 76)
21 Kalou (Drogba 46)
39 Anelka
Substitutes
22 Turnbull,
17 Bosingwa,
19 Ferreira,
46 McEachran,
11 Drogba,
23 Sturridge,
44 Kakuta
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