Premier League: Chelsea vs Liverpool live
Preview
In what promises to be a captivating clash, two struggling giants collide at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea faces Liverpool, both reeling from crushing defeats. The highly anticipated kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm (GMT).
After showing signs of improvement under Graham Potter, the international break came at an inopportune time for Chelsea, who subsequently suffered a demoralizing loss to Aston Villa. Despite a recent run of three wins and a draw, the Blues were unable to replicate their form, succumbing to two spectacular goals from Villa’s Ollie Watkins and John McGinn.
Chelsea’s disappointing display led to a toxic atmosphere at Stamford Bridge and the subsequent sacking of Potter, who struggled to appease the club’s demanding ownership. While the club searches for a new manager, Chelsea finds themselves languishing in 11th place, 13 points adrift of the top four.
Liverpool’s recent form has been a cause for concern, with the Reds suffering a demoralizing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp was unemotional about the outcome, stating that playing against 10 men would not have made much of a difference to his side’s performance.
Liverpool has lost their last three games, including their last five of seven Premier League away matches, leaving them sitting in eighth place. The international break did little to revitalize the team, and their prospects for their upcoming match against Chelsea are uncertain, having played out a goalless draw earlier this year. Nonetheless, both teams will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and offer up an exciting match for fans.
Head-to-Head
The previous five league encounters between Chelsea and Liverpool have been evenly contested, with each side winning one game and drawing three.
Prediction
Expect a closely-fought contest as Chelsea and Liverpool both seek to bounce back from recent setbacks. A result to lift spirits is desperately needed for both teams, but predicting a winner is difficult. Recent history suggests a draw is on the cards, with neither side having emerged victorious in their last five meetings in 90 minutes. We predict the spoils will once again be shared.
