Liverpool and Chelsea kick off the Premier League weekend with a huge clash at Anfield.
It is a big game for both sides, but for contrasting reasons as they bid to bounce back from defeats to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, respectively .
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Liverpool can take a giant step towards Champions League qualification with a win, while a draw could also be enough depending on how Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton get on .
As for Chelsea , they will be desperate to end a run of six consecutive Premier League defeats and build some confidence ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup showdown against Manchester City.
The Blues are mathematically out of the race for a top-five finish, but can still finish sixth which may come with the reward of Champions League football , though they risk no longer being in contention if results go against them this weekend.
Liverpool vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off today, Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.
Coverage starts at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith.
Liverpool are hopeful Alexander Isak will be available for selection after missing the defeat at Manchester United, and could be joined by Giorgi Mamardashvili in the starting line-up.
Both players missed the defeat at Old Trafford, with Isak suffering a minor groin issue while second-choice keeper Mamardashvili has returned from a cut sooner than expected.
Alisson Becker is not thought to be too far away from a comeback, and the Chelsea game also comes too soon for Mohamed Salah who is likely to play at least one more game before bidding farewell.
Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all long-term injury casualties.
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Robert Sanchez after he was substituted in the second half against Forest with a bandaged head following a nasty collision with Morgan Gibbs-White.
The Spaniard has been undergoing in-house assessments in this week as Chelsea follow concussion protocols in the hope he can be available to face Liverpool .
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Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho both missed the loss to Forest with minor knocks but should be fit to offset the absence of youngster Jesse Derry .
Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction
Form suggests this should be a routine Liverpool win.
Arne Slot’s side had put together a three-game winning run prior to defeat at Old Trafford, while Chelsea have lost their last six in the league.
FA Cup wins aside, the Blues have looked poor in recent weeks and we can’t see that changing here.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea won the reverse fixture earlier in the season thanks to a stoppage time winner from Estevao , but have not tasted victory at Anfield since March 2021.
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