October 19th 2024.
Gary Neville, a well-known football personality, recently shared his prediction for the upcoming Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. The two top teams will be facing off in a highly anticipated clash on Sunday afternoon, with Liverpool currently leading the league standings under their new manager, Arne Slot.
Both teams have been in great form, with Liverpool winning six out of their first seven league games under Slot's guidance. However, some may question the quality of their opponents during this favorable run of fixtures. Despite this, Liverpool has been impressive, with their only loss coming at home to Nottingham Forest in mid-September.
Currently, Liverpool sits one point ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, and four points above Chelsea. Enzo Maresca's Blues will have the opportunity to close this gap when they face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. Chelsea, who were expected to have some struggles under their new manager, have enjoyed an unbeaten run of six games since their opening day defeat to Manchester City.
Neville believes that Chelsea will have a tough time at Anfield and has predicted a 3-1 win for Liverpool. He also mentioned the young age of the Chelsea team and the intimidating atmosphere at Anfield as potential factors that could affect their performance. Meanwhile, Premier League legend and former England striker Alan Shearer believes that Chelsea will be content with a draw at Anfield, especially with the absence of their injured goalkeeper Alisson.
The key battle in this match is expected to be in midfield, where Liverpool has been strong. Players like Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis MacAllister, and Dominik Szoboszlai have been performing exceptionally well for Liverpool. However, with the international break just ending, it remains to be seen if they will be ready for the game.
Last season, Liverpool defeated Chelsea 4-1 in this fixture, while the match at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 draw. As for team news, Liverpool could be without players like Alexis Mac Allister, Waturo Endo, and Kostas Tsimikas, while Chelsea will miss the services of Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella due to suspension.
Overall, the Liverpool vs. Chelsea match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams in top form. Football fans will be eagerly waiting to see who comes out on top in this highly-anticipated clash between two of the top teams in the Premier League.
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