Cesc Fabregas sees red for reckless lunge but Chelsea hold out for 1-0 win over Liverpool in Los Angeles – in pictures

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  Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, right, is congratulated by Nemanja Matic after making a save against Liverpool in the first half during the 2016 International Champions Cup at Rose Bowl on July 27, 2016 in Pasadena, California. Chelsea defeated Liverpool 1-0. Jeff Gross / Getty Images

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  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, right, and Chelsea's Antonio Conte share a laugh before the start of the International Champions Cup match at the Rose Bowl, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. Jae C Hong / AP Photo

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  Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo, right, in action with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta. Mike Blake / Reuters

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  Liverpool's Dejan Lovren heads the ball clear from danger. Mark Ralston / AFP

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  Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, on the floor, is surrounded by concerned teammates after colliding with his own goalkeeper while clearing a cross. Mike Nelson / EPA

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  Philippe Coutinho, left, of Liverpool is tackled by John Terry of Chelsea. Jeff Gross / Getty Images

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  Defender Gary Cahill of Chelsea heads the ball to score during their International Champions Cup against Liverpool. Mark Ralston / AFP

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  Gary Cahill, left, is congratulated by his Chelsea teammates after scoring against Liverpool. Mike Blake / Reuters

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  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte barks orders from the touchline. Mike Blake / Reuters

Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas was sent off for a reckless lunge at Liverpool new boy Ragnar Klavan, overshadowing a 1-0 friendly win at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

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