As newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool prepare for their victory lap at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s hunger for Champions League football sets the stage for a fiery Sunday clash.
Though the title race is settled, the drama is far from over: the Blues are locked in a knife-edge battle for a top-five finish, while Liverpool aim to cement their legacy as one of the division’s all-time greats.
For Liverpool, this is a chance to extend their record-breaking form. The Reds are unbeaten in 20 Premier League May matches (W16 D4) and boast a league-high 82 points, with Mohamed Salah chasing history.
The Egyptian needs just one goal to match Didier Drogba’s record for goals scored by a player aged 30+ in a single season (29) and one goal contribution to surpass Alan Shearer’s all-time goal involvement mark (47).
Chelsea, meanwhile, are fighting for survival in the European elite.
Sitting fifth with 60 points, they trail fourth-placed Newcastle by two. A win here could reignite their Champions League dreams, but history looms large: the Blues haven’t beaten Liverpool in 10 meetings across all competitions (D7 L3), with their last league victory at the Bridge dating back to 2018.
Players to Watch
All eyes will be on Salah, who has tormented his former club with five goals and four assists in 14 league meetings.
For the Blues, creative maestro Cole Palmer remains pivotal despite a recent goal drought, while Enzo Fernández’s 73 chances created this season highlight his midfield mastery.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot hinted at rotating his squad but dismissed “wholesale changes,” insisting the Reds will treat this as a “start to next season”
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca, however, is banking on Liverpool’s potential complacency: “I don’t think they’ll relax — champions don’t switch off”.
Expect a high-octane clash. Chelsea’s eight-game home unbeaten run (W6 D2) and Liverpool’s attacking juggernaut could produce goals, but the Reds’ edge in big moments might prevail. 2-1 Liverpool, with Salah etching another chapter in his record book.
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