Ghana's Michael Essien and Nigeria's John Obi Mikel are out with knee injuries, as is Spain's top striker, Fernando Torres.

加纳的迈克尔·埃辛、尼日利亚的约翰·奥比·米克尔和西班牙的一流前锋费尔南多·托雷斯也都因膝伤而无法出战。

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Gerrard saw an effort blocked by Chelsea captain John Terry and Torres shot wide from the rebound as Liverpool pressed for an equalizer before Malouda's late strike signaled a third league defeat of the season for Rafa Benitez's men, who stay fifth.

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Jamie Carragher and Ryan Babel had reasonable chances, while Torres and John Arne Riise were thwarted by some well-timed tackles.

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Making a rare start after a season disrupted by knee problems, captain John Terry restored Chelsea's lead before Torres scored only his second goal in 20 games to register a 3-2 aggregate win.

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