4 Things We Learned Following Chelsea's 1-0 Win Over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

Chelsea edged Liverpool on Sunday at Stamford Bridge by a goal to nil, and things are looking pretty tight now for third and fourth positions in the Premier League.

The game was by no means a classic, but here are a few things to be taken away from the encounter.

1. Olivier Giroud Deserves to Start

Olivier Giroud scored his fifth goal for the Blues in his last six starts, a run of form that Alvaro Morata can only dream of right now.

The Spaniard has found life difficult in his debut season in English football, and for the final couple of games Conte should probably go with the experienced Frenchman from the outset.

2. Salah Not So Squeaky Clean

Liverpool talisman Mo Salah had little influence on the game on Sunday, for which he can probably forgiven given the amount of amazing games he's had this season.

What he cannot really be forgiven for, is diving. Salah rightly saw yellow for his act of simulation in the first half, and his card could now be marked subconsciously by referees going forward.

3. Sadio Mane Is Looking Dangerous Again

Most of the attention has gone the way of Salah this season at Liverpool, and rightly so. The next lot has gone the way of Roberto Firmino who has also been excellent.

Sadio Mane has arguably lagged behind the pair this season but in recent weeks he has looked like the player he was last season, and was Liverpool's bright spark against the Blues.

He is in a rich vein of form right now, which is going to be important in the run up to the Champions League final.

4. Chelsea Are Not Finished Yet

Chelsea's win means they are now just two points behind Tottenham after they slipped up against West Brom on Saturday, and three behind Liverpool.

They looked dead and buried at one point but the Blues can absolutely still qualify for the Champions League, with games against Huddersfield and Newcastle to finish up with.

They haven't looked anywhere near the side that stormed to the Premier League title last term, but their squad is still packed with quality and there could yet be a twist in the tale. Liverpool and Spurs' bottling ability isn't exactly non-existent.