Fernando Torres scored his first goals since October to keep Liverpool's title dreams alive.

Rafael Benitez's side still trails Manchester United by two points having played a game more, but remain in the hunt after eventually overcoming stubborn Chelsea, 2-0, on Sunday.

Chelsea had Frank Lampard sent off in the second half and from then on Liverpool pounded away in search of the winner.

And Torres struck with a near-post header and a simple tap in the final minutes.

Liverpool made three changes from the side which drew at Wigan in midweek, with Albert Riera, Dirk Kuyt and Xabi Alonso returning in place of Yossi Benayoun, Ryan Babel and Lucas.

Striker Robbie Keane was omitted from the 18-man squad, with teenage striker David Ngog on the bench.

Chelsea fielded the same side which beat Middlesbrough, 2-0, in midweek, with Salomon Kalou passed fit.