On Sunday, Liverpool will be hosting Chelsea at the illustrious Anfield Road Stadium as each side is desperate to secure important points in the Premier League.
Liverpool goes into this match at the back of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, a win that sent them flying high as they have now won four out of the last five Premier League games and suffered only one loss.
Arne Slot’s men have indeed shown great courage and tenacity, making Anfield a nightmare to play in for any team.
Pressure for Liverpool will lie with Mohamed Salah. Cunning, fast, and a weapon in matches, the Egyptian forward is always a thorn in the flesh of any defence.
As important as that will be, the presence of Liverpool’s dual midfielder Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones who will offset equally crucial roles of tactically controlling the midfield and creating chances for the attackers.
Coming into this match, Chelsea has been frustrated by a 1-1 result at Stamford Bridge against Nottingham Forest.
Despite such a loss they have done fairly well as they have won three matches and drew two in the last five games.
Finally, the Blues seem to be piecing things together under Enzo Maresca as old experience marries exciting new talents.
How Chelsea adapt and respond to this challenge will set up what should be an intriguing day at Anfield.
Chelsea have themselves heavily reliant upon Nicolas Jackson, providing attacking impetus. His pace and ability to take on defenders could prove pretty critical in developing goal-scoring opportunities.
This is followed by their central midfield, especially Cole Palmer, who will be relied on for the control of the rhythm of the game and a good transition from back to front.
Prediction
This should be a close and competitive affair with both sides capable of scoring. However, we have gone for a narrow 2-1 win for Liverpool, considering the current momentum and strong home advantage.
