Round-up: Conte explains decisions, QPR star’s contract talks, Rangers duo could return, Baker joy

Chelsea have been beaten for the first time under Antonio Conte.

The Blues lost 2-1 against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, where they were unable to find an equaliser after Diego Costa pulled a goal back in the second half.

Conte angered some of the home fans by waiting until seven minutes from the end before making any substitutions.

The Italian explained that he believed his team looked like finding a second goal – and he also praised David Luiz for his performance following the Brazilian’s first appearance since returning to to the Bridge.

Meanwhile, QPR plan to open talks with Tjaronn Chery’s representatives next week over a potential new contract for the Dutchman.

West London Sport recently revealed that Rangers would approach Chery about a new deal – and revealed that he had indicated that he would like to re-sign.

Sebastian Polter has been passed fit to return to the Rangers squad for their trip to Huddersfield, where Massimo Loungo could also return.

But the club remain braced for bad news on James Perch, who underwent a scan on his injured knee on Friday.

On a brighter note, Uxbridge’s Natasha Baker won the third and fourth Paralympic gold medals of her career with a commanding performance in the dressage in Rio.

And in snooker, Pinner’s Martin Gould has told West London Sport he is hopeful of return to the world’s top 16 which would get him back on track to qualify for the Masters in 2017.