Eden Hazard scored another sensational goal but it was not enough for Chelsea as Asmir Begovic's howler cost his side at Liverpool.

The Belgian, who has gone missing for most of the season, was back to his dazzling best as he weaved his way through the Liverpool defence before curling the ball into the corner.

However, Sheyi Ojo's cross in stoppage time was fluffed by the Serbian stopper and Christian Benteke headed the ball into an empty net.

The Blues have been hit by injuries and suspensions with John Obi Mikel deputising in defence with Baba Rahman at left back. Up front was Bertrand Traore, in the absence of Diego Costa. Asmir Begovic was also in goal after Thibaut Courtois fell ill.

Liverpool, for the most part of the game, had the territory but the Chelsea defence stood firm and, when called up, the Serbian goalkeeper kept the Reds at bay.

Chelsea did have forays into the Liverpool half and took the lead just after the half hour mark.

When Hazard is on song, the ball appears to be attached to him on a string and this was the case here.

The home defence couldn't get near him to either bring him down or intercept the ball and the Belgian finished the move with a wonderful curling effort.

Bertrand Traore had a chance to make it 2-0 after Simon Mignolet committed himself in the Liverpool goal but his effort went over the bar.

The second half saw the Reds lay siege to the Chelsea goal in a bid to equalise but Mikel and Cahill were both superb in keeping the home side at bay.

The visitors were content to hit Liverpool on the break and Pedro had a chance to wrap the game up in the closing stages but he was denied by Mignolet.

The Reds had their equaliser as three minutes of stoppage time was announced as Ojo found space on the left and his cross was turned in by Benteke after Begovic's flap