Chelsea and Liverpool are preparing for another major Premier League showdown as the Blues travel to Anfield on Saturday, May 9, 2026, for a lunchtime clash scheduled to kick off at 12:30 BST. The fixture already carries extra attention online, with Liverpool building anticipation by sharing highlights from their dominant 4-1 victory over Chelsea in 2024.
The video, posted on the club’s official X account, featured memorable moments from goalscorers Diogo Jota, Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz, alongside standout performances from Conor Bradley and Virgil van Dijk. The post quickly sparked reactions from supporters, with many urging the current squad to “run it back” against Chelsea once again.
Watch the video below:
Liverpool head into the game with stronger momentum and confidence, especially at Anfield where they have remained difficult to break down.
However, after Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool in a dramatic Premier League encounter on Sunday, April 3, 2026, fans remain divided over whether the current squad can reproduce the same level of intensity and attacking dominance shown in that previous encounter, particularly given the changes within the team since 2024.
Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive under heavy pressure after suffering six consecutive league defeats, a run that has dropped them to ninth place in the Premier League standings. Injury concerns in attacking areas have further complicated preparations for the trip to Merseyside, while frustration among supporters continues to grow following a disappointing campaign.
Despite Chelsea’s struggles, matches between these two clubs are rarely straightforward. Liverpool may enter as favorites, but the Blues will hope the occasion can inspire an unexpected response as both sides chase a crucial result late in the season.
Team News
With missing long-term Achilles victim Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool also lost fellow striker Alexander Isak to a groin injury before the trip to Old Trafford, albeit a very minor groin injury that might clear up in time for the weekend.
Isak remains doubtful alongside Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate -neither of whom trained on Wednesday for unexplained reasons.
Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are definitely out of contention for the champions.
Chelsea who were recently stunned at Stamford Bridge with a dominant 3–1 victory by Nottingham Forest continue to battle major injury concerns in attack ahead of the trip to Anfield, with pressure increasing following six straight league defeats. The loss to Forest was overshadowed by the head injury to teenage attacker Jesse Derry, who was stretchered off after his collision with Zach Abbott.
Derry-Abbott was one of two head clashes at Stamford Bridge, where Robert Sanchez and Morgan Gibbs-White also crashed into each other, so Filip Jorgensen may be required in between the posts in the former’s place.
McFarlane is at least hopeful of having attacking trio Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens fit for the weekend, but Estevao Willian and Mykhaylo Mudryk will play no part.
Possible Lineups
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Jorgensen; James, Colwill, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro
How to watch
| Channel | Region | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports Main Event | United Kingdom | 12:30 BST |
| SuperSport Premier League | Nigeria Africa | 12:30 WAT |
| Peacock Premium | USA | 07:30 ET |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 3-2 likely outcome.
Liverpool’s strong home form and Chelsea’s poor run make the Reds clear favorites heading into the contest. Chelsea may compete early on, but Liverpool’s attacking quality could prove decisive for the hosts.
