( CNN ) -- Fernando Torres rediscovered his scoring touch as Liverpool continued their revival under new owners with a 2-0 win over English Premier League leaders Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday . The Spanish star scored two magnificent first half goals to seal three points for Roy Hodgson 's men . The first came after 11 minutes as he instantly controlled a Dirk Kuyt through ball before beating Petr Cech with a low shot . He doubled the advantage just before the interval as he cut inside before curling home a superb shot . Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti introduced striker Didier Drogba , who had an overnight illness , after the break and it sparked an improvement by his side after a lifeless first half . Home keeper Pepe Reina blocked a close range shot from Florent Malouda after a cross by Droga . Cech prevented his team from going three down when he stretched out a leg to deny Dirk Kuyt before Chelsea nearly cut the deficit only for Nicolas Anelka 's strike to hit the crossbar . Jamie Carragher summed up the spirit in the Liverpool side as he made a last-ditch tackle to deny Drogba scoring from the rebound . The defeat leaves Chelsea just two points clear of Manchester United , who beat Wolves 2-1 on Saturday . Hodgson , who was under pressure before his side 's improvement since New England Sports Ventures took control of the club , was delighted to see Torres back to his best . `` He is a vital player for us and would be any club . You ca n't have success if you do n't have front players who do a good job for you , '' he told Sky Sports . Third-placed Arsenal were also beaten in Sunday 's early game as they slid to a 1-0 home defeat to promoted Newcastle at the Emirates . Arsenal were hoping to regain second spot in the standings ahead of Manchester United , but a goal from in-form striker Andy Carroll just before halftime sealed victory for Chris Hughton 's men . Carroll , who was watched by England manager Fabio Capello , rose high to head home a well-flighted free kick from Joey Barton past Lucasz Fabianski . It was the third straight win for improving Newcastle , who were rarely troubled by a labored Arsenal side . Cesc Fabregas rattled the crossbar with a first half free kick and Theo Walcott hit the woodwork after the break , but a miserable afternoon for the Gunners was complete when Laurent Koscielny was sent off in added time . He pulled back Nile Ranger as Newcastle broke upfield in a quick counter attack . In Sunday 's other fixture , Manchester City ended a run of three straight defeats with a 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion . Italian striker Mario Balotelli scored both City 's goals in the first half , but blotted his copybook by being sent off after the break . He was shown red for kicking out at Youssuf Mulumbu minutes after being booked . Mulumbu was then sent off for a strong challenge on the returning Carlos Tevez , who had a hand in both goals . The win takes Roberto Mancini 's men level on points with Arsenal as they stay in the Champions League places after 11 rounds .
Brilliant Fernando Torres double inspires Liverpool victory over Chelsea . Andy Carroll scores only goal of the match as Newcastle shock Chelsea 1 - 0 . Mario Gómez grabs first half brace as Manchester United win 2 - 0 at WBA .