Anfield plays host to one of the most one-sided contests on paper in this Matchday 36 Premier League weekend on 9 May 2026 as Liverpool welcome Chelsea in what is a fixture carrying vastly different implications for each side. Liverpool are fighting to secure a Champions League place and are in solid recent form, having won three consecutive Premier League matches. Chelsea, by contrast, are experiencing one of the most catastrophic finishes to a Premier League season in recent memory, losing six consecutive top-flight matches including a humiliating 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest just days ago. The contrast between the two clubs heading into this fixture could barely be more stark, and the Anfield crowd will expect their team to take full advantage.
Kick-off is at 12:30 PM BST on Saturday 9 May 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool.
Liverpool: Aiming to Cement Champions League Football
Liverpool enter this fixture in fourth place with 58 points, level on points with fifth-placed Aston Villa but holding the edge on goal difference. Arne Slot’s side have won their last three Premier League matches and have scored multiple goals in four of their last five league games, demonstrating the attacking quality and collective momentum that has made them such a consistent force in the closing weeks of the campaign. Their need for points is clear: with Manchester United in third on 61 points and the race for the top four intensely competitive, Liverpool cannot afford any slip-ups in their final three matches of the season.
The fitness of Mohamed Salah remains a major concern for the home side. The Egyptian forward has scored more away goals against Chelsea than any other player in Premier League history, making his potential absence particularly significant for this fixture. If Salah does miss out, Liverpool have the squad depth and collective quality to compensate, but his presence always adds a dimension that opponents cannot fully plan for. Slot will be looking for a professional and clinical performance from his team, one that delivers the three points needed to maintain their position in the top-four race heading into the final two fixtures of the season.
Chelsea: Six Defeats in a Row and a Season in Tatters
The collapse of Chelsea’s season in its final weeks has been one of the most dramatic stories in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side have lost six consecutive top-flight matches, a run that began promisingly enough earlier in the campaign but has unravelled with a speed that has shocked even the most pessimistic observers. The most recent defeat, a 3-1 home reverse to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge, was their sixth straight league loss and represented a new low point in what had promised to be a competitive season for the Blues.
Chelsea’s current tally of 48 points from 35 matches leaves them in a mid-table cluster alongside Everton and Fulham, fighting for European spots outside the Champions League places. However, their form makes even Europa League qualification look uncertain, and manager Maresca will be under enormous pressure to arrest a slide that has been deeply damaging to the club’s reputation and their players’ confidence. Travelling to Anfield in this state of form is about as difficult an assignment as the Premier League calendar can produce, and Chelsea will need something close to a perfect performance to avoid extending their losing run to seven matches.
Head to Head and Key Statistics
Liverpool’s home record against Chelsea has been one of their strengths in recent seasons, and Anfield has traditionally been a difficult venue for the London club to navigate. The statistical models currently give Liverpool a 52 percent chance of winning this match, reflecting both the quality of the home side and the woeful recent form of their opponents. Chelsea have returned to scoreless ways in recent weeks, and with Liverpool having netted multiple goals in four of their last five league games, the prospect of a comfortable home victory is very much on the cards.
Since Michael Carrick took interim charge of Manchester United earlier in the season, United have accumulated more points than any other side in the league. Liverpool, who are given a 30.5 percent chance of victory in the most likely draw of the weekend according to Opta, have won three of their last five away league games against United but have won only one of their last 12 against sides in the top three. Those statistics are somewhat academic in this fixture, however, where Chelsea’s catastrophic form makes Liverpool clear favourites.
What to Expect
This fixture has the hallmarks of a one-sided contest given Chelsea’s shocking recent form and Liverpool’s need for a convincing victory to strengthen their top-four position. Anfield will be raucous and fully behind the home side from the first whistle, and Chelsea’s fragile confidence suggests they could buckle under sustained pressure. Liverpool’s multiple-goal-scoring form in recent weeks suggests the home side will create ample opportunities, and if Salah is fit, Chelsea’s chances of taking anything from this match diminish considerably further. Three points for Liverpool looks the most likely outcome and would be a significant step towards securing their Champions League football for next season.
Match Details
- Competition: English Premier League 2025-26, Matchday 36
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Date: 9 May 2026
- Kick-off: 12:30 PM BST
- Liverpool Position: 4th, 58 points
- Chelsea Position: Mid-table, 48 points, 6 consecutive defeats
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Liverpool vs Chelsea on 9 May 2026?
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM BST on Saturday 9 May 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool.
How many consecutive defeats have Chelsea suffered going into this match?
Chelsea have lost six consecutive Premier League matches heading into this fixture, including a 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in their most recent outing. It is one of the worst runs of form the club has experienced in recent memory.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Chelsea highlights and full match replay?
Full match highlights and the complete replay will be available right here on AllSportsZone after the game, free and in HD quality on any device.