Premier League - Tremendous Torres sinks Chelsea

The Spanish striker, who has been criticised for his performances this season, scored both his goals in the first half before Liverpool survived a Chelsea onslaught in the second to pick up all three points.

The champions remain only two points ahead of Manchester United at the top of the table as they struggled to cope without Michael Essien and Frank Lampard, and also Dider Drogba who only came on at half time due a recent bout of illness.

Meanwhile, Liverpool