By Sam McGuire
Arne Slot’s side wrapped up the title last weekend with a 5-1 win over Spurs at Anfield. They’ll hope to end the season on a high still, so expect a full strength team on show on Sunday afternoon, much to Chelsea’s dismay.
Goals change games
Despite spending a lot of money on attackers over recent years, it hasn’t really clicked for Chelsea in attack this term. They’re the sixth highest scorers in the league with 1.7 goals per 90 but they’ve struggled to find the back of the net over recent weeks, with six in their last five outings. It has come at the worst time for the Blues.
The goals have dried up for Enzo Maresca’s side.
Their two top scorers this term are Cole Palmer (14) and Nicolas Jackson (10). Jackson netted his first of 2025 last weekend while Palmer is without a league goal since February.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have 11 goals in their last five outings. They hit five against Spurs last time out. They’re the top scorers in the Premier League with 80. After that, the second highest scorers are Manchester City with 66. The Reds are rampant and it is why they’re the champions. The Blues are struggling in the final third and it is why they’re battling it out for a top five finish now after such early promise.
Records for Mo Salah
The Mohamed Salah farewell tour has been prolonged for a further two years. Still, though, there’s a lot up for grabs in the final few weeks. The former Chelsea winger can break a few records before the campaign comes to an end.
He’s two goals off 30 for the season and two assists away from 20. He’d be the first player in Premier League history to score 30 and assist 20. He’s one goal involvement away from matching the record for the most in a single campaign (47) currently shared by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole.
Salah scored in his last match against Spurs and has a fairly decent record against Chelsea. In fact, he has a fairly decent record against most sides, doesn’t he? The Liverpool No.11 has five goals and four assists against his former club. He registered a goal and an assist in the meeting between the two teams earlier on in the season.
Form does matter
It’ll come as no surprise to hear that Liverpool have the best away record in the Premier League. Slot’s men have won 11 of their 17 games and lost just once as Fulham claimed a shock 3-2 win a few weeks back.
On the road, the Reds have scored 41 goals and conceded just 19. They’re ruthless on their travels.
Chelsea aren’t quite as ruthless at home. They’ve won 10 of their 17 games at Stamford Bridge and have lost just twice. They’re unbeaten in front of their home fans, in the league, since December and have won six of their last eight. However, their last three wins have been 1-0 and they’ve been far from convincing. They’ll need a much better showing on Sunday if they’re to take maximum points off the champions.
Injury situation
Chelsea could be without Robert Sánchez, Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto for the game against Liverpool. Wesley Fofana is definitely ruled out of the clash. His injury record is why the Blues are reportedly keen on adding Dean Huijsen to their ranks this summer.
The Reds are without Joe Gomez but should otherwise have a fully fit squad to pick from. Conor Bradley missed the win over Spurs but has been pictured in training this week. This could give Slot a bit of a dilemma at right-back, does he trust the youngster or start Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Prediction
Liverpool won’t want to end the season on a low, so positive results and performances are on the agenda. We’re backing the champions here to eke out a 2-1 win.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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