Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Referee Martin Atkinson helps the linesman off the field as he pulls up injured before kick-off

Salomon Kalou of Chelsea holds off Liverpool's Momo Sissoko during the game's early stages at Stamford Bridge

Liverpool's Peter Crouch heads the ball down as Chelsea's Israeli player Tal Ben Haim challenges for possession

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel attempts to shield the ball from Chelsea defender Juliano Belletti

John Obi Mikel of Chelsea stands up strong to the flailing legs of Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas

Liverpool's French goalkeeper Charles Itandje rushes out to save an attempted chip from Chelsea's Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard gives Chelsea a 1-0 lead courtesy of a heavy deflection off Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher

Liverpool goalkeeper Charles Itandje is powerless to stop Frank Lampard's shot looping over him into the goal

Frank Lampard celebrates opening the scoring for Chelsea with his team-mates

Peter Crouch of Liverpool is sent off by referee Martin Atkins for a two-footed tackle on Jon Obi Mikel

Michael Ballack makes his long-awaited return to Chelsea first-team action after an injury lay-off

Ryan Babel of Liverpool grabs hold of Chelsea's Michael Essien as the players battle for the ball

Andriy Shevchenko celebrates his goal which put Chelsea 2-0 up against Liverpool and sealed their victory