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FT: Brentford 4-3 Manchester United - Mount opens scoring, Damsgaard levels, Schade scores twice for hosts & Wissa adds fourth. Garnacho pulls one back with superb strike before Amad scores late on
FT: Brighton 1-1 Newcastle - Minteh scores against old club; Isak levels from spot
FT: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - Odobert scores first Premier League goal for Spurs; Bowen levels
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool - Fernandez opens scoring & Quansah own goal doubles lead; Van Dijk pulls one back before Palmer penalty
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Postpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 4 May
Watch the highlights on MOTD2published at 19:27 British Summer Time 4 May
As ever you can watch all the highlights from today's game on Match of the Day 2, which is on BBC One, iPlayer and online from 22:30 BST.
'The future is bright for the club' - Marescapublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to BBC MOTD: "Very important at this stage of the season.
"The way they deal with different plans, we didn't plan the game to defend it, we plan always to be high aggressive, high press and aggressive.
"They forced us to defend for moments in the game and the players dealt very well with that."
On Romeo Lavia: "Unfortunately he has been injured for most part of the season. You can see that the team with Romeo in is a better team. Hopefully we can now keep him fit until the end [of the season]."
On Chelsea's future: "For me, Chelsea because of the squad the future is bright for the club."
On Champions League qualification: "The win has been important, but it is not done. We need to play three games and go game by game."
"Now on Thursday we haver the second leg - we need to be focused on that and try to reach the European final."
'You can see how much pride Palmer takes in performing at a top level'published at 19:19 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge
Former Liverpool striker on Sky Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesI really appreciate how much Palmer cares. You can see how much pride he takes in performing to the level in his mind, that he believes he can reach. When you set your standards high and you know you aren't getting there, it hurts deep inside.
When you play this game at a big club like Chelsea, there will be critics. What I really liked about him is he said he doesn't care about that.
You can see how happy his teammates were for him when he scored because they know how hard he works behind the scenes.
All the top players in the world have gone through difficult periods, so what he's doing now, I can't wait to see where he takes it.
'Everything Palmer did was effortless today'published at 19:16 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Jamie Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder on Sky Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesI think we all realise that form is temporary and class is permanent. I know it's a saying but it's a fact with someone like Palmer because he is too good of a player for it to affect him over a long period.
Everything he did was effortless today.
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A lot of talk about Liverpool not turning up at all, but how good were Chelsea? Lavia and Palmer were sublime.
Mark
Image source, Getty Images'Hopefully in the future Chelsea can fight for something more important'published at 19:11 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca speaking to Sky Sports: "Very important three points, especially at this stage in the season. This team [Liverpool] showed why they are so good. They forced us to defend deep which we don't like.
On how they got the win: "We planned the game to be aggressive, playing the way we want and they forced us to use a different plan. The players adapted quite well. For the amount of chances that we created, we deserved to win the game."
On beating Liverpool: "We didn't plan to wait and defend deep but they forced us to do this and this showed why they won the Premier League because they are a top side."
On recent performances: "I'm very impressed with the players since we started [working with them]. They are doing very good. They can understand that if we finish top five, everyone thinks they have been fantastic. I am very impressed with all of them."
On finishing in the top five in the league: "For sure, Chelsea has to fight for Champions League and hopefully in the future we can fight for something more important. In this moment we are there and hopefully we can finish there."
Image source, Getty Images'Players have to be so careful on social media'published at 19:08 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Jamie Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder on Sky SportsWhat Palmer said [about ignoring comments on social media] was a great example to young players because I don't care how mentally strong you are, one comment on social media can affect you.
I think that players have to be so careful on it. It's great to give people an example of how you live your life and the day-to-day but the other side of it when people have the ability to just abuse you whenever they want - that's not healthy for anyone.
It's already hard enough being a professional footballer, the pressure that comes with it. The best thing you can do a lot of the time is to just turn it of and get on with being a footballer.
'Today, we could see why we have won this league'published at 19:05 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool boss Arne Slot, speaking to BBC MOTD: "For many things I didn't see a drop off. Today, we could see why we have won this league - we brought the ball out from the back really well.
"We came back after being 2-0 down and we didn't give up, but I have said before margins are small.
"In some moments a few percentages were not there."
On Chelsea: "They were a constant threat on the counter-attack, but they have a very good team. Well organised and so many great individuals.
"It will always be a difficult game to play here, but for us to play the way we did tells me also why we won the league, but it also tells me if you have a small drop off in the final third you can concede or not score.
"A wise man once said to me 'nothing good comes from losing a football game' and that's how we experience it.
"Yes, we slipped twice with a goals conceded, but the amount of times we could play through Chelsea was much more than half a season ago.
"In the final third we were not as aggressive and we missed a few percent to score the goal."
'It is in Chelsea's hands now'published at 19:02 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live at Stamford BridgeIt was a good performance from various players. Madueke was brilliant, the two central defenders were fabulous but you have to caveat it slightly - this was not Liverpool at their very best.
It was low power Liverpool until 70 minutes, and then you saw the real Liverpool turning up.
Chelsea had a difficult time around Christmas and New Year, they fell away from it, got themselves on a good run and now have got it absolutely in their own hands.
If they get just as good as this out of Cole Palmer, more from Nicolas Jackson, also from Lavia, who was magnificent today, Chelsea will look strong. If they can get to the Champions League, get the money from that they can look forward to next season. But everything relies on that top five.
'I am happy with the squad we have'published at 18:59 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool manager Arne Slot speaking to Sky Sports: "A wise man once said nothing good comes from winning a football game and I have to agree with him. The way we lost is more positive, I think. It was against a great Chelsea team, great squad. Maybe we missed that little bit which we usually have. We missed a few percentages to get that result.
On what could have been improved: "If you look at how we reacted after being 2-0 down, we came back and we never gave up. Our fans didn't give up. Playing against a good team like Chelsea, you can't afford a lot and that's what we saw today. It's always good to see some fringe players playing now with starters. Now to see them playing with the other ones, it gives us insights."
On whether the fringe players are playing for their Liverpool futures: "They deserve to play these games because they have trained so hard this season. Every time they did so well so that's why I think they deserved to play this game. We don't judge them only on this game, we judge them every day on the training ground and in the moments that they play for us."
Big summer ahead? "It's already a big summer because we extended Virgil [van Dijk] and Mo [Salah] and for large parts of the season, I don't think everyone expected that. For us to keep them is a big thing. I've said already that I am happy with the squad we have. We will see what the summer brings but sometimes it can be good to bring fresh energy. It has already been a good summer and we won the league. Only if we see someone on the market who can improve us."
Postpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Cole Palmer ended a run of 1,162 minutes without a goal in the Premier League, with his penalty his first since January against Bournemouth – he had the most shots (5), created the most chances (4), made the joint-most passes ending in the final third (13), and had the joint-most touches in the opposition box (8) of any Chelsea player in today’s win over Liverpool.
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Understandable changes aside, Liverpool lacked the edge and intensity that won them the title. Even slightest drop off at this level is noticeable and should not be a surprise given they won the title last week.
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'They deserve the win' - Van Dijkpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, speaking to Sky Sports: "I think possession was quite good, but when we didn't have the ball the pressing wasn't great and they could find between the lines.
"To concede that early is not great, but if we start to play the way we want to play then we can create chances. There was chances for us to score - in the end they deserve the win. That's the disappointing thing as we came here to win.
"Obviously we tried, but it wasn't great.
"The way we trained, the sharpness that we had, everyone was ready for it.
"We know it was going to be tough at times. We could have done better in the way we defended as a team, but we will analyse it tomorrow and prepare for the next game."
On Chelsea: "They rotate a lot.
"Moises Caicedo plays as a right-back, but he's a midfielder. They try to rotate a lot, it needs a lot of communication and yes, you know, there will be difficult moment and defeat hurts.
"We are very fortunate that we didn't lose that many games in the league and this hurts. And it should hurt.
"Even when the job is done we came here to try get a good result. It has to hurt. I'm definitely disappointed."
'When I'm not helping the team, I'm not happy'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea forward Cole Palmer speaking to Sky Sports: "They're champions for a reason but we showed good fight and desire."
On his goal: "I just felt normal. Obviously it happens, I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team. Social media nowadays is full of idiots, the trolls and whatever. I don't pay any attention to that. I've scored today and I'm happy but it's only one and I've got to keep improving and try and reach new levels."
On the last few months: "Getting chances and not scoring, it feels like you're letting your team down. I feel like I am mentally strong anyway. I feel pride in helping the team and if I'm not doing that, I'm not happy."
On his performance today: "Today I felt confident, I was trying things, first time passes, playing forward. When you have got him [Moises Caicedo] in front of you, it's a dream. From the start of the season, he has been our best player, he wins the ball back all the time, he's humble, nice to everyone and everyone loves him."
'This is the Palmer we all know and love'published at 18:44 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge
Former Liverpool striker on Sky SportsPalmer was absolutely magnificent today. There has been question marks about his consistency over the last few months but this is the Cole Palmer that we all know and love. This is the Cole Palmer that gets the fans on the edge of their seats. He is an amazing footballer to watch and today was what we love to see from him.
'Palmer helps us a lot even when he didn't score' - Caicedopublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea's Moises Caicedo, speaking to Sky Sports: "I think we did well the team showed character. We are happy that we won this game."
On winning the penalty which Cole Palmer converted: "He [Cole Palmer] deserves it. He is working hard to get goals. Now was his opportunity and he scored."
On Cole Palmer: "Cole he's an amazing guy. Always train hard, so happy for him. He helps us a lot even when he didn't score.
"He's a great guy and he deserves everything."
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Ahmad: Still Chelsea wouldn't make it to the top five. Heard it here first.
'Top five race hotting up'published at 18:38 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live at Stamford BridgeIf you are a Newcastle, Forest or Villa fan this is the last thing you want to hear but this result really makes this last little period chasing the top five positions absolutely brilliant.
There was one little moment when Slot was going to make substitutions, he waited and Chelsea went 2-0 up. Had he done that, it might have been very different.
How it standspublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 4 May
FT: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
Chelsea move level with Newcastle on 63 points. Both sides are also joint on the same goal difference.
Newcastle will stay above Chelsea as they have scored 66 goals this season compared to the Blues' 62.
Premier League Scores & Fixtures
Sunday 4th May
Premier League Table
On Sunday 4th May
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Liverpool, Position 1, Points 82
- Chelsea, Position 5, Points 63
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 35 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 81 | 35 | 46 | 82 |
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| 35 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 64 | 31 | 33 | 67 |
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| 35 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 67 | 43 | 24 | 64 |
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| 35 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 66 | 45 | 21 | 63 |
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| 35 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 62 | 41 | 21 | 63 |
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| 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 41 | 12 | 60 |
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| 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 60 |
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| 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 55 | 42 | 13 | 53 |
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| 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 62 | 53 | 9 | 52 |
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| 35 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 57 | 56 | 1 | 52 |
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| 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 50 | 47 | 3 | 51 |
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| 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 45 |
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| 35 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 51 | 62 | -11 | 41 |
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| 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 36 | 43 | -7 | 39 |
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| 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 51 | -9 | 39 |
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| 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 63 | 57 | 6 | 38 |
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| 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 40 | 59 | -19 | 37 |
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| 35 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 76 | -41 | 22 |
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| 35 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 29 | 76 | -47 | 21 |
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| 35 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 82 | -57 | 11 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 6 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
home team, Chelsea
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Sánchez, Goalkeeper
25, Caicedo, Defender
23, Chalobah, Defender
6, Colwill, Defender
3, Cucurella, Defender
45, Lavia, Defensive Midfielder
8, Fernández, Defensive Midfielder
7, Pedro Neto, Attacking Midfielder
20, Palmer, Attacking Midfielder
11, Madueke, Attacking Midfielder
15, Jackson, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Robert Sánchez
- Number 3, Marc Cucurella
- Number 6, L. Colwill
- Number 23, T. Chalobah , Yellow Card at 54 minutes
- Number 25, M. Caicedo
- Number 8, E. Fernández , Captain, substituted for R. James at 88 minutes
- Number 45, R. Lavia , substituted for M. Gusto at 78 minutes
- Number 11, N. Madueke
- Number 20, C. Palmer
- Number 7, Pedro Neto
- Number 15, N. Jackson , substituted for J. Sancho at 72 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Chelsea
- Number 34, J. Acheampong
- Number 4, T. Adarabioyo
- Number 5, B. Badiashile
- Number 22, K. Dewsbury-Hall
- Number 32, T. George
- Number 27, M. Gusto
- Number 24, R. James
- Number 12, F. Jørgensen
- Number 19, J. Sancho , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
away team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
78, Quansah, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
21, Tsimikas, Defender
3, Endo, Defensive Midfielder
17, Jones, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
19, Elliott, Attacking Midfielder
18, Gakpo, Attacking Midfielder
20, Diogo Jota, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas , substituted for F. Chiesa at 82 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain, Yellow Card at 51 minutes
- Number 78, J. Quansah , Yellow Card at 58 minutes
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for C. Bradley at 57 minutes
- Number 17, C. Jones
- Number 3, W. Endō , substituted for A. Mac Allister at 69 minutes
- Number 18, C. Gakpo
- Number 19, H. Elliott , substituted for D. Szoboszlai at 69 minutes
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota , substituted for D. Núñez at 58 minutes
away team, Liverpool
- Number 84, C. Bradley
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 7, L. Díaz
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 5, I. Konaté
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 26, A. Robertson
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
home team, Chelsea
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Sánchez, Goalkeeper
25, Caicedo, Defender
23, Chalobah, Defender
6, Colwill, Defender
3, Cucurella, Defender
45, Lavia, Defensive Midfielder
8, Fernández, Defensive Midfielder
7, Pedro Neto, Attacking Midfielder
20, Palmer, Attacking Midfielder
11, Madueke, Attacking Midfielder
15, Jackson, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Robert Sánchez
- Number 3, Marc Cucurella
- Number 6, L. Colwill
- Number 23, T. Chalobah , Yellow Card at 54 minutes
- Number 25, M. Caicedo
- Number 8, E. Fernández , Captain, substituted for R. James at 88 minutes
- Number 45, R. Lavia , substituted for M. Gusto at 78 minutes
- Number 11, N. Madueke
- Number 20, C. Palmer
- Number 7, Pedro Neto
- Number 15, N. Jackson , substituted for J. Sancho at 72 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 34, J. Acheampong
- Number 4, T. Adarabioyo
- Number 5, B. Badiashile
- Number 22, K. Dewsbury-Hall
- Number 32, T. George
- Number 27, M. Gusto
- Number 24, R. James
- Number 12, F. Jørgensen
- Number 19, J. Sancho , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
away team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
78, Quansah, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
21, Tsimikas, Defender
3, Endo, Defensive Midfielder
17, Jones, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
19, Elliott, Attacking Midfielder
18, Gakpo, Attacking Midfielder
20, Diogo Jota, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas , substituted for F. Chiesa at 82 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain, Yellow Card at 51 minutes
- Number 78, J. Quansah , Yellow Card at 58 minutes
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for C. Bradley at 57 minutes
- Number 17, C. Jones
- Number 3, W. Endō , substituted for A. Mac Allister at 69 minutes
- Number 18, C. Gakpo
- Number 19, H. Elliott , substituted for D. Szoboszlai at 69 minutes
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota , substituted for D. Núñez at 58 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 84, C. Bradley
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 7, L. Díaz
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 5, I. Konaté
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 26, A. Robertson
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
- Referee:
- Simon Hooper
- Video Assistant Referee:
- John Brooks
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Adrian Holmes
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Simon Long
- Fourth Official:
- Tony Harrington
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Matt Wilkes
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Chelsea v LiverpoolOverall possession
xGChelsea 2.9131Liverpool 1.1694
ShotsChelsea 17Liverpool 11
Shots on targetChelsea 7Liverpool 2
Total touches inside the opposition box
Chelsea 37Liverpool 34Goalkeeper savesChelsea 1Liverpool 5
FoulsChelsea 10Liverpool 11
CornersChelsea 3Liverpool 6
Advanced match stats
Attack
ShotsChelsea 17Liverpool 11
Shots on targetChelsea 7Liverpool 2
Shots off targetChelsea 6Liverpool 5
Blocked shotsChelsea 4Liverpool 4
Attempts out of boxChelsea 3Liverpool 2
Hit woodworkChelsea 2Liverpool 0
Total offsideChelsea 6Liverpool 0
xG from open playChelsea 2.0751Liverpool 0.7118
xG from set playChelsea 0.0496Liverpool 0.4576
xAChelsea 1.27156Liverpool 1.07433
xA from open playChelsea 1.2697Liverpool 0.881366
xA from set playChelsea 0.00186953Liverpool 0.193003
Defense
Total tacklesChelsea 19Liverpool 9
Won tacklesChelsea 13Liverpool 7
FoulsChelsea 10Liverpool 11
Total yellow cardsChelsea 2Liverpool 2
Total clearancesChelsea 32Liverpool 11
Headed clearancesChelsea 13Liverpool 3
Duels wonChelsea 47Liverpool 32
Clearances off the lineChelsea 0Liverpool 1
Errors leading to shotsChelsea 0Liverpool 2
Distribution
Total passesChelsea 356Liverpool 645
Accurate passesChelsea 300Liverpool 573
Backward passesChelsea 64Liverpool 75
Forward passesChelsea 124Liverpool 184
Total long ballsChelsea 48Liverpool 39
Successful final third passesChelsea 62Liverpool 116
Total crossesChelsea 6Liverpool 22
TouchesChelsea 541Liverpool 824
Touches in the boxChelsea 37Liverpool 34
DispossessedChelsea 4Liverpool 10
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper savesChelsea 1Liverpool 5
Diving savesChelsea 1Liverpool 3
Saved shots from inside the boxChelsea 1Liverpool 4
Saved shots from outside the boxChelsea 0Liverpool 1
Keeper throwsChelsea 6Liverpool 9
Goal kicksChelsea 8Liverpool 8
PunchesChelsea 1Liverpool 0
Season so far
Premier League
Key, Chelsea v Liverpool
League position, Chelsea 7th, Liverpool 12thTotal points, Chelsea 0, Liverpool 0
Form guide
All competitions
Chelsea won
v Djurgården
1
4
UEFA Conference League
Liverpool won
v Tottenham Hotspur
5
1
Premier League
Chelsea won
v Everton
1
0
Premier League
Liverpool won
v Leicester City
0
1
Premier League
Chelsea won
v Fulham
1
2
Premier League
Liverpool won
v West Ham United
2
1
Premier League
Chelsea lose
v Legia Warszawa
1
2
UEFA Conference League
Liverpool lose
v Fulham
3
2
Premier League
Chelsea draw
v Ipswich Town
2
2
Premier League
Liverpool won
v Everton
1
0
Premier League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Chelsea and LiverpoolChelsea Won 61Liverpool Won 81Draw 49
Played
191
Previous scores
All competitions
Premier League
Liverpool 2 , Chelsea 1 on the 20th of October 2024
Liverpool
Chelsea
20th of October 2024
League Cup
Chelsea 0 , Liverpool 1 on the 25th of February 2024
Chelsea
Liverpool
25th of February 2024
Premier League
Liverpool 4 , Chelsea 1 on the 31st of January 2024
Liverpool
Chelsea
31st of January 2024
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Match Facts
Chelsea are winless in their last 10 meetings with Liverpool in all competitions (D7 L3), only once before going longer without a win over the Reds (11 from 1985 to 1990).
After their 2-1 win in October, Liverpool are looking to complete their first league double over Chelsea since their title-winning 2019-20 campaign. Arne Slot could become only the third Reds boss to win both of his first two league games against Chelsea in charge of the club, after Bill Shankly and Roy Evans.
Chelsea have picked up 17 points in their last eight Premier League matches (W5 D2 L1), having collected just nine points from their previous 10 beforehand (W2 D3 L5).
Champions Liverpool have scored in each of their last 30 Premier League matches since a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in September. The only side to have a longer scoring run within a single campaign was Arsenal in the 2001-02 campaign, who scored in all 38 games.
Chelsea have not used a single player over the age of 27 in a Premier League match this season, with this run of 34 games the longest by a side in Premier League history. The previous longest had been a run of only six by Liverpool in April/May 2000.
This will be Chelsea’s seventh Premier League game against a side already crowned champions, the most of any side. They’ve only won one of the previous six (D2 L3), beating Man Utd 1-0 in 2012-13, while one of their defeats was a 5-3 reverse against Liverpool in July 2020.
Liverpool haven’t lost any of their last 20 Premier League matches in the month of May (W16 D4), though their last defeat was at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in 2018.
Only three players have created more chances in the Premier League this season than Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández (73). The only Argentinians to create more in a season record (since 2003-04) are Emiliano Buendía in 2019-20 for Norwich (83) and Erik Lamela in 2015-16 for Spurs (75).
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has scored 28 Premier League goals and has a further 18 assists this season and needs one goal or assist to equal the record for goal involvements in one season, held by Andrew Cole in 1993-94 and Alan Shearer in 1994-95 (34 goals, 13 assists in both instances).
32-year-old Mohamed Salah has 28 Premier League goals for Liverpool this season and needs one more goal to equal the record for goals aged 30 or older in a campaign, held by Didier Drogba for Chelsea in the 2009-10 season (29).