Both Jurgen Klopp and Graham Potter could really do with a few wins in the Premier League after dismal results of late for both their clubs, as Liverpool meet Chelsea on Saturday.
The Reds have been beaten by Brighton and Brentford in their last two outings in the top flight, with their manager claiming he didn’t see the defeat - or the poor performance - coming against the Seagulls. The results have left the Anfield club down in ninth place, 10 points off the top four.
However, Chelsea’s plight is marginally worse: despite winning their own last league game, they’re 10th, level on points with their weekend hosts but with an inferior goal difference and having played a game more.
That was their first victory in four in the league, though they’re also now boosted by the €100m acquisition of winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is the match?
Liverpool play Chelsea at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 21 January 2023, with the game taking place at Anfield.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. Subscribers can stream the match via the BT Sport app across all devices or via the BT Sport desktop website.
Confirmed line-ups
Liverpool: Alisson; Milner, Gomez, Konaté, Robertson; Bajcetic, Keïta, Thiago; Salah, Elliott, Gakpo
Chelsea: Kepa; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Hall; Gallagher, Jorginho, Cucurella; Ziyech, Mount; Havertz
Odds
Liverpool 10/11
Draw 29/10
Chelsea 17/5
Prediction
A narrow victory for the hosts, though this is a tough one to predict given the woeful defensive displays from both sides of late. Perhaps the midweek FA Cup win will be enough of a reset, though, for Klopp’s team to find the organisation they need? Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea.
