Anfield on a Saturday morning. Liverpool chasing Champions League football. Chelsea in the worst form of their season. This fixture has all the hallmarks of a one-sided story — yet football rarely plays out the way it should on paper. Here’s everything you need ahead of this crucial Premier League clash.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea: Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Liverpool vs Chelsea |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26, Gameweek 36 |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool, England |
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 12:30 PM BST |
| Time (GMT/UTC) | Saturday, May 9 – 11:30 UTC |
| Time (IST) | Saturday, May 9 – 5:00 PM IST |
| Liverpool (PL) | 4th — 58 points |
| Chelsea (PL) | 9th — 6 consecutive defeats |
What’s at Stake
Fourth in the Premier League table with 58 points — six clear of Bournemouth and seven above Brentford — Liverpool will qualify for the 2026–27 Champions League if they beat Chelsea and Bournemouth drop points at Fulham.
Chelsea head to Merseyside as the most out-of-form team in the division — across the last six Premier League matchdays, only Chelsea have taken zero points from 18 available, with Newcastle, Everton, Man City, Man United, Brighton, and Nottingham Forest all having beaten the Club World Cup champions.
Liverpool have lost just one Premier League home game against Chelsea since November 2014 — an overwhelming home record that sets the tone for Sunday’s contest. Euronews
For more Premier League coverage and the full standings, head to our football section at TechnoSports.
Team News & Injuries
| Team | Key Absentees |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | Alexander Isak (muscle, doubtful), Mohamed Salah (battling for fitness), Alisson Becker (targeting return) |
| Chelsea | Estevao (hamstring), Jamie Gittens (hamstring), Pedro Neto (minor), Jesse Derry (head injury, out for season), Mykhailo Mudryk (suspended) |
Liverpool are sweating on Alexander Isak after he missed the Manchester United defeat with a muscle problem, with Cody Gakpo likely to lead the line. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez is doubtful after a head injury, meaning Filip Jörgensen is set to start. Levi Colwill is targeting his first start of the season after returning from injury against Forest. Euronews
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Jones, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos, Enzo; Palmer, João Pedro
The Key Battle — Szoboszlai vs Chelsea’s Midfield
Dominik Szoboszlai was Liverpool’s standout performer against Manchester United, registering a goal and an assist. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s pitiful form is not that of a side warranting a spot at Europe’s top table, and the visitors are at risk of losing seven successive league games for just the second time ever — after first suffering such a sequence in 1952. Facebook
Liverpool FC have one of the Premier League’s most intimidating home atmospheres — and Anfield at full cry against a deflated Chelsea is a brutal proposition.
Prediction & How to Watch
Form, stakes, and home advantage all point firmly in one direction. Prediction: Liverpool 2–0 Chelsea.
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max / discovery+ |
| India | JioHotstar / Star Sports Select 1 |
| USA | NBC / Peacock |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Canada | DAZN / fuboTV |
FAQs
Q. What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off in India on May 9, 2026?
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM BST — Indian fans can watch it live at 5:00 PM IST on Saturday, May 9, on JioHotstar or Star Sports Select 1.
Q. Will Liverpool secure Champions League qualification if they beat Chelsea?
Liverpool will qualify for the 2026–27 Champions League if they beat Chelsea and Bournemouth drop points at Fulham — making this a potentially season-defining afternoon at Anfield for Arne Slot’s side.
