3 Oct Can Liverpool stop the rot ?

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Match Preview

🕒 Kick-off Time

• UK: 5:30 PM BST

• Singapore: 12:30 AM (Sunday, Oct 5)

• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

🔍 Current Form & Context

• Chelsea are in transition under Enzo Maresca, sitting 8th in the table with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They recently beat Benfica 1–0 in the Champions League but have lost their last two Premier League games to Brighton and Manchester United.

• Liverpool, led by Arne Slot, started strong but are coming off back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. Despite this, they remain top of the table with 15 points from 6 matches.

🧠 Key Storylines

• Injuries & Suspensions:

  • Chelsea are missing Cole Palmer, Trevoh Chalobah (suspended), Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, and others.

  • Liverpool are without goalkeeper Alisson Becker, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to start. Hugo Ekitike is doubtful, while Federico Chiesa may return.

• Tactical Battles:

  • Chelsea’s midfield trio of Caicedo, Fernandez, and Lavia will face off against Mac Allister and Gravenberch.

  • Liverpool’s attack led by Salah, Gakpo, and Isak will test Chelsea’s makeshift defense.

Chelsea will likely win big against a porous Liverpool defence without Allison.

Prediction: Chelsea 4-1 Liverpool