Premier League: Liverpool vs Chelsea live
Preview: Liverpool vs Chelsea
As Premier League football makes its comeback after the international break, Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a highly anticipated match at Anfield on Sunday at 3:30pm. The Reds are currently at the top of the league after their 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace prior to the break, while the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.
Arne Slot’s initial months at Liverpool have been nearly flawless, but the Dutchman remains cautious, as their only loss this season occurred right after the previous international break. Despite the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, his team is currently leading the Premier League, thanks to having the best defense in the league, having conceded only two goals. With six consecutive victories across three competitions since that loss, the Reds are well-prepared to face a strong Chelsea team at Anfield. A win would mark only the fifth time Liverpool has secured seven victories in their first eight matches of a top-flight season.
Chelsea is entering this match in strong form, having recently drawn 1-1 with Forest, after a five-game winning streak across all competitions. They have been particularly dominant in the league lately, suffering only two losses in their last 22 Premier League matches (with 13 wins and 7 draws). The team has also excelled on the road this season, winning all three of their away games in the Premier League, and they have the chance to achieve four consecutive away victories at the start of a league season for only the third time in their history. Additionally, Enzo Maresca has the opportunity to become just the fifth manager to win their first four away Premier League matches.
Head-to-head
Liverpool has had a strong record against Chelsea recently, losing only two of their last 17 encounters, with 9 wins and 6 draws. Their most recent meeting against Chelsea ended in a 1-0 win for Liverpool in last season’s Carabao Cup final.
Prediction
This highly anticipated match is expected to deliver on its hype, featuring Chelsea’s formidable offense against Liverpool’s solid defense, with the latter possibly entering the game as slight favorites. A well-rested Salah and Virgil van Dijk could give Liverpool an advantage, hence we expect Slot’s team not to lose this matchup against the Blues.
