Need to know
- Date and kick-off time: The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 9. The official kick-off time is set for 12:30pm, making it the opening fixture of the Premier League weekend.
- Match location: This is Liverpool’s penultimate home match of the season, and as such the fixture will take place at Anfield. Chelsea won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in Octover.
- UK TV coverage: Fans in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1. The broadcast coverage is scheduled to start at 11am, providing 90 minutes of build-up, interviews, and expert analysis before the ball is kicked.
- Live stream information: Subscribers can stream the match live through the HBO Max app, which is available on mobile, tablet, and smart TV devices.
- US broadcast details: Viewers in the US can catch the match live on the USA Network or stream it via the Peacock Premium service. Kick-off will take place at 7:30am ET (4:30am PT).
- Radio and audio commentary: Full live radio commentary will be provided by talkSPORT, who hold the rights for the early Saturday kick-off.
- Liverpool team news: Liverpool will be monitoring late fitness tests on Alexander Isak and Alisson. Arne Slot is expected to stick with a high-pressing front three to test the Chelsea backline from the opening whistle.
- Chelsea team news: Chelsea boss Calum McFarlane has suggested that both Reece James and Levi Colwill could start. However, there are doubts regarding Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho, while Robert Sanchez and Jesse Derry will both be missing after their respective injuries sustained against Nottingham Forest on Monday.
- Head-to-head record: This will be the 200th meeting between the two clubs across all competitions. Liverpool have won 87 of those clashes, compared to Chelsea’s 67, with 46 matches ending in a draw. The Blues also emerged victorious earlier in the season.
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