Liverpool vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, looking to secure their place in the Champions League.Arne Slot’s side require one more victory to confirm a top-five finish in the Premier League. Che...
Liverpool vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, looking to secure their place in the Champions League. Arne Slot’s side require one more victory to confirm a top-five finish in the Premier League. Chelsea arrive on Merseyside facing a historic crisis after suffering six consecutive league defeats.
The Blues occupy ninth place and are desperate to avoid matching a seventy-year losing record. This match represents their final outing before next week’s FA Cup final at Wembley. Chelsea won the reverse fixture 2–1 in October and seek a first league double since 2014.
However, the visitors have won just one of their last ten away games against the Reds. Liverpool have lost eleven league matches this term, their highest total since the 2014-15 season. They have also conceded two or more goals in sixteen different fixtures.
That said, the hosts remain formidable at Anfield as they chase a return to Europe’s elite. Liverpool vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news Competition: Premier League Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 Kick-off: 12:30 BST Venue: Anfield Referee: Craig Pawson VAR: Tony Harrington Last Meeting: Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool (4 Oct 2025, Premier League) Team news Liverpool Alexander Isak is back in contention after returning to training yesterday following a minor injury. Giorgi Mamardashvili also resumed sessions today after a month on the sidelines with a leg wound.