Defending champions Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime in a game that could have great importance for both teams. Jose Mourinho might actually lose his job if he loses this game, while Liverpool could gain confidence if they manage to win. Liverpool have not beaten Chelsea in six matches and also have not won any of the last five clashes at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp has defeated Jose Mourinho twice though, both times in the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea have lost five league matches this season and the sixth might push the club to sack manager Jose Mourinho. With just three wins out of ten league games and this week's League Cup exit against Stoke City, the pressure is getting very dangerously to breaking point. The Blues are currently 15th in the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation area and 11 points behind leaders Manchester City. Branislav Ivanovic might miss out due to a hamstring injury.
New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp finally clinched his first win at the club as the Reds defeated Bournemouth 1-0 on Wednesday in the League Cup. Liverpool have been unable to score more than one goal in a match since the start of October, probably because forwards Danny Ings, Daniel Sturridge and Christian Benteke had to deal with injuries. The Reds have gained just six points out of their five away games this season, with just four goals scored. Benteke should be able to play now though as he seems to have recovered from a knee injury.
Probable line-ups:
Chelsea: Begovic - Azpilicueta, Cahill, Terry, Zouma - Matic, Fabregas - Willian, Hazard, Pedro - Costa
Liverpool: Mignolet - Moreno, Skrtel, Sakho, Clyne - Can, Lucas, Milner; Coutinho, Lallana - Benteke
My prediction: Liverpool to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Chelsea win - 2.10 Draw - 3.50 Liverpool win - 3.75
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
I am really happy some good things for Liverpool.I believe that as far as the charismatic German is the manager of the Reds,Liverpool can get back on the glory road.In this match they did not play spectacular football,but they knew what they want and they did exactly what Klopp expected from them.
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sharpe 8 years ago
Finally Liverpool had shown a new face under Klopp, for sure the face all their fans would like to see as often as possible. Although Chelsea is in the toughest season from the last 20 years maybe but Stamford Bridge is always a tough to play at, so the Liverpool victory doesn't have to be underestimate by any means. Maybe...
Finally Liverpool had shown a new face under Klopp, for sure the face all their fans would like to see as often as possible. Although Chelsea is in the toughest season from the last 20 years maybe but Stamford Bridge is always a tough to play at, so the Liverpool victory doesn't have to be underestimate by any means. Maybe their raise just starting.
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Shumar4life 8 years ago
Liverpool was so calm, and we can see first result in Klop's era. They bet Chelsea, who were really bad, and I believe that Mourinho will be in Chelsea's past very soon. In the other hand, Klopp has attention to change Liverpool, and this win was very important for them to see that they have quality to win big games
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Big win for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. They conceded early goal, but they didn't give up. They fight hard, with lot of pressure and ball possesion. In the end, deservedly level things up in the first half. In the second half, Liverpool dominated, take control and scored twice. On the other side, Chelsea were very bad in...
Big win for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. They conceded early goal, but they didn't give up. They fight hard, with lot of pressure and ball possesion. In the end, deservedly level things up in the first half. In the second half, Liverpool dominated, take control and scored twice. On the other side, Chelsea were very bad in this game. They will struggle to back in old form in next few weeks.
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nik92 8 years ago
Chelsea plays very badly, I do not remember the last time they won. Mourinho has lost control in the locker room, now more and more stories about his transfer to PSG. I think Liverpool can win today, this is a first big game for Klop, maybe in the best moment. It is good that Benteke plays today.
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