Estevão’s Stoppage-Time Stunner and a Broadcast Masterclass from Alex Aljoe

Chelsea nicked a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday evening, and it was the teenager everyone’s been buzzing about who wrote the script. Estevão, just 18, arrived in the 96th minute to sweep home the winner and send Stamford Bridge into raptures. It hands Arne Slot his first sequence of three defeats on the spin as Liverpool boss, while Chelsea climb to sixth after seven games—now a tidy four points behind the Reds in second. Arsenal, for their part, sit top by a point heading into the international breather.

Estevão announces himself in blue

For a lad making his way in a new league, this was a statement. The Brazilian showed the kind of penalty-box instincts you can’t coach, ghosting into space and finishing with the calm of a veteran. First league goal for his new club, last kick of the contest—no wonder he was grinning like a kid at Christmas. Liverpool will feel it stung—a late twist worthy of the rivalry—but Chelsea won’t care a jot.

Aljoe’s bilingual brilliance steals the broadcast

Amid the bedlam, Premier League reporter Alex Aljoe delivered a post-match interview that was, frankly, top-class. Switching smoothly into Portuguese to talk with Estevão and then translating for the English audience, she kept the tempo, drew out the details, and never once lost her poise. It’s the craft of reporting at its finest: clear, human, and bang-on with the moment.

Viewers noticed. On social media, the consensus was that Aljoe is streets ahead of the usual post-match fare—praised for her bilingual ease, football nous, and the way she put the youngster at ease. One fan raved that she’s miles better than most interviewers even before you factor in the language skills; another highlighted how her genuine love for the game shines through. In a space often dominated by ex-pro voices, this was a reminder that elite reporting is its own art.

This isn’t a one-off, either. Aljoe’s been building a reputation for multilingual savvy—recently conducting an interview in Spanish with Martin Zubimendi—before showing her Portuguese chops with Estevão. The result? An interview that let the player’s personality breathe: his affection for Chelsea, gratitude to family and teammates, and an unwavering faith that’s guided him to this stage.

Table talk and the Slot subplot

As for the bigger picture, Chelsea’s rise to sixth has real substance now. They’re within striking distance of Liverpool in second, just four points back, and there’s a bit of swagger creeping into their play. For Slot, three defeats on the bounce is a first and an early test of resolve. The international break arrives at a useful time for the Reds to reset; for the Blues, it’s an annoying pause just as they’ve found a rhythm.

For those eyeing the market reaction to Chelsea’s surge and Liverpool’s wobble, the smart punters will be shopping around the best betting sites. Estevão announcing himself with a 96th-minute winner changes the narrative—and often the odds—overnight.

Estevão’s moment, captured properly

What stood out most was how Aljoe’s deft touch let the kid glow. Estevão spoke with warmth about the club and the people steering him—family, teammates, and his faith—while soaking up a debut league goal that could be a springboard. You could see the connection: a young star enjoying his moment and an interviewer skilled enough to frame it perfectly.

Final word

On a night when Chelsea found late drama and Liverpool found fresh problems, the broadcast found a star performer of its own. Estevão got the glory, and rightly so—but Alex Aljoe made sure we truly understood it. That’s the game, and that’s great television.