Chelsea beat Liverpool in Rose Bowl friendly

Cahill headed in Fabregas’ 10th-minute corner in Antonio Conte’s first match against English opposition as Blues boss.

But Chelsea ended the game with 10 men after Fabregas was red-carded for a reckless challenge on Ragnar Klavan with 18 minutes remaining.

Keeper Asmir Begovic produced a stunning save to push away a free-kick from Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

And the lively Victor Moses went close to doubling Chelsea’s lead when he blasted just over following Willian’s corner.

Chelsea: Begovic, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Terry, Aina, Fabregas, Matic, Willian (Cuadrado 67), Traore (Pedro 67), Loftus-Cheek (Chalobah 71), Moses (Batshuayi 67).