Chelsea vs Liverpool

Stamford Bridge plays host to a mouth-watering Premier League clash between familiar foes Chelsea and Liverpool. 

Chelsea set one foot in the UEFA Conference League final after a commanding 4-1 first-leg win over Swedish outfit Djurgarden in midweek, bolstering their spirits ahead of this heavyweight clash. More importantly, the Blues have finally hit the ground running in domestic action, losing just once in their last eight matches (W5, D2) en route to reaching fifth place. Therefore, they’re close to locking down a Champions League qualifying berth for the first time in three years. However, Liverpool’s visit could throw a spanner in the works, with Enzo Maresca’s side failing to beat the newly-crowned champions across their last ten H2Hs (D5, L5), including a 2-1 defeat in October’s reverse fixture. History suggests they could come up short again, having won just once in their last six top-flight matches against sides already crowned champions (D2, L3).

On the other hand, Liverpool fought back from an early deficit to dismantle Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield last weekend and mathematically seal a record-equaling 20th title in England’s top flight. The Reds must shrug off any potential hangover after wild title celebrations last weekend if they are to pull off their first league double over Chelsea since 2019/20 – accidentally the last time they won the league title. Furthermore, Arne Slot could become the third Liverpool manager to win his first two league meetings with the Blues. The division’s best traveling record this season (W11, D5, L1) puts the Dutchman in pole position to achieve that feat and bounce back from a 3-2 defeat on his last visit to London.