The match of the weekend comes from Anfield, as Liverpool face the toughest test in their title run-in as Chelsea travel to Merseyside in a game comparable to their title clash five years ago.
That day, Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip led to a 2-0 Chelsea win which ended Liverpool’s 11-game win streak, and they couldn’t recover in the 2014 race.
In 2019 though, there is renewed optimism; the Reds beat Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday, and are on a six-game win streak in all competitions since dropping points at Goodison Park at the beginning of March.
Chelsea grinded out a 1-0 win at Slavia Prague in their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday; they lie in third before the weekend’s action as their battle for Champions League qualification continues.
In September’s reverse fixture, a late Daniel Sturridge wonder goal cancelled out Eden Hazard’s opener, salvaging a point for Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Where can I watch it?
Liverpool vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels from 4:00pm (BST).
Sky subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
What time does it start?
Liverpool vs Chelsea kicks off at 4:30pm (BST) on Sunday 14th April.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Keita, Mane, Salah, Firmino
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Emerson, Jorginho, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Hazard, Higuain
Form guide…
Liverpool: WWWWWW
Chelsea: WLWWWW
Head-to-head…
Chelsea 1 (Hazard) Liverpool 1 (Sturridge), Premier League, September 2018
Liverpool 1 (Sturridge) Chelsea (Emerson, Hazard), Carabao Cup, September 2018
Chelsea 1 (Giroud) Liverpool 0, Premier League, May 2018
Liverpool 1 (Salah) Chelsea 1 (Willian), Premier League, November 2017
Liverpool 1 (Wijnaldum) Chelsea 1 (Luiz), Premier League, January 2017
Odds…
Liverpool to win: 7/10
Chelsea to win: 4/1
Draw: 16/5
Prediction…
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
Liverpool have just about been getting the job done as of late, and Chelsea’s wretched Premier League away record this season means the Reds should win this one. They’ll have to keep Eden Hazard quiet, but Salah will be buoyed against his former side in a crucial match for the Reds in their quest for a first Premier League title.
