Fresh from officially clinching the Premier League title with a resounding 5-1 win over Tottenham, Liverpool head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday with the champions’ badge proudly displayed and a guard of honour awaiting them from hosts Chelsea.
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Match Details:
- Competition: Premier League – Matchweek 35
- Date: Sunday, May 5, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 4:30 PM BST (British Summer Time)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Live Broadcast: Sky Sports Premier League (UK), Peacock (USA), DAZN (selected regions)
- Liverpool Form (last 5 PL games): W-W-W-W-L
- Chelsea Form (last 5 PL games): W-D-W-D-W
Arne Slot’s debut season at Anfield could not have gone better. The Dutchman delivered the title with 4 games to spare, and while the remaining fixtures carry little weight for the Reds, they still have targets to chase—none bigger than Mohamed Salah’s push for the 30-goal mark. The Egyptian winger currently leads the Premier League Golden Boot race with 28 goals and also sits top of the assists chart, underscoring his all-round brilliance this season.
While Liverpool can afford to take a breath, the same cannot be said of Chelsea. The Blues are clinging to 5th place—currently the final Champions League qualification spot—on goal difference, with Nottingham Forest breathing down their necks and Aston Villa just 3 points adrift.
Enzo Maresca’s side have strung together a run of 3 consecutive wins across all competitions, including Thursday’s Conference League victory in Sweden over Djurgardens. But with clashes against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest still to come, every point remains precious.
Injuries
Liverpool: Joe Gomez and T. Morton
Chelsea: Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Robert Sanchez, Christopher Nkunku (doubtful), according to Livescore.com
Historically, Liverpool have had the edge in this fixture. They are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings with Chelsea across all competitions, winning 3 and drawing 7. The first leg this season saw the Reds narrowly edge a 2-1 victory at Anfield. Now, they aim to complete a league double over the Blues.
Liverpool have only lost once on the road in the league all season and have won 7 of their last 8 domestic matches. Chelsea, meanwhile, have found some rhythm with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 league outings.
The Blues will need to dig deep if they are to take anything from this match. A win over the newly crowned champions would not only boost their top-five hopes but also deliver a statement of intent as the season winds down.
