Wayne Rooney singles out Chelsea star for praise after Liverpool draw

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Man Utd and England legend Wayne Rooney (Picture: BBC) Wayne Rooney felt Chelsea were the ‘better team’ for the majority of their Premier League draw with Liverpool. But Enzo Fernandez’s cross-come-shot evaded Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and brought Chelsea level before half-time.

Enzo Fernandez earned Chelsea a point at Anfield (Picture: Getty) ‘I thought Liverpool actually started quite well, got the goal, and then from there Chelsea were the better team,’ Rooney told BBC Sport. ‘They caused Liverpool big problems, especially Marc Cucurella running behind. ‘The crowd were obviously a bit edgy, which you very rarely get from Liverpool fans. You never like to see that, but it comes from not having the season they hoped for, and after spending a lot of money.’ Ryan Gravenberch gave Liverpool an early lead (Picture: Getty) As well as booing at the full-time whistle, Liverpool fans also made their feelings felt when lively youngster Rio Ngumoha was subbed off with around half an hour remaining.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool side were booed off (Picture: Getty) ‘So often in football, people don’t know everything. It completely makes sense people are disappointed if Liverpool don’t win.’ Discussing Liverpool’s performance as a whole, the under-pressure Dutchman said: ‘We started off really well and got a big chance from a set-piece which was close to making it 2-0. ‘Unfortunately, like last week, we conceded a set piece.