Premier League: Chelsea vs Liverpool preview

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October 30th, 2015
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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

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