Liverpool vs Chelsea — Premier League, Regular Season - 36 (9 May 2026)
Premier League Regular Season - 36 
Liverpool vs Chelsea
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Liverpool vs Chelsea: Gravenberch stands out in Anfield draw
Ryan Gravenberch’s early goal was Liverpool’s highlight in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, but Liverpool lost control after six minutes.
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Arne Slot explains Rio Ngumoha substitution after Anfield boos
Arne Slot explained why he took Rio Ngumoha off in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying the teenager had cramps and asked to be withdrawn.
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Liverpool Chelsea reaction shows Anfield is judging Slot's identity problem
Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea was overshadowed by Anfield boos, Rio Ngumoha's 67th-minute removal and Slot's call for a different summer.
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Chelsea tactical tweak at Liverpool points to a new attacking shape
Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool showed Calum McFarlane’s 3-4-3 tweak, with Enzo Fernández wide-left and Marc Cucurella giving the width.
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Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Cucurella's role was the real story
Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández stood out in a 1-1 Anfield draw.
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Liverpool Chelsea draw: Slot booed after Ngumoha change
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea at Anfield, but the bigger flashpoint was Arne Slot's booed decision to withdraw Rio Ngumoha.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea predictions point one way at Anfield
Four pundits back Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield as Chelsea’s six-game league losing streak and Cole Palmer’s role draw scrutiny.
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Liverpool injury update gives Arne Slot a timely boost before Chelsea
Alexander Isak is back in Liverpool training and Giorgi Mamardashvili is also close, as Arne Slot gets a timely boost before Chelsea.
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Chelsea injury update leaves Robert Sánchez out for Liverpool clash
Chelsea injury update: Robert Sanchez will miss Liverpool, with Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho doubtful. Reece James and Levi Colwill are back training.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea injury update: Alisson and Salah remain the key calls
Liverpool and Chelsea meet with major injury and availability questions, with Alisson Becker, Mohamed Salah and Mykhailo Mudryk among the key talking points.
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Robert Sanchez faces race against time for Liverpool clash
Robert Sanchez is under concussion return-to-play checks after a clash of heads with Morgan Gibbs-White, leaving Chelsea uncertain for Liverpool.
Lineups & ratings
- 9 Alexander Isak for R. Ngumoha
- 2 Joe Gomez for I. Konate
- 14 Federico Chiesa for C. Gakpo
- 26
- 28
- 42
- 68
- 75 Mor Talla Ndiaye
- 79
- 24 Reece James for Andrey Santos
- 4
- 9
- 23
- 34
- 44
- 45
- 72 Mathis Eboue
- 76
- 9 Alexander Isak for R. Ngumoha
- 2 Joe Gomez for I. Konate
- 14 Federico Chiesa for C. Gakpo
- 26
- 28
- 42
- 68
- 75 Mor Talla Ndiaye
- 79
- 24 Reece James for Andrey Santos
- 4
- 9
- 23
- 34
- 44
- 45
- 72 Mathis Eboue
- 76