Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds and Latest Match Update: Chelsea 1, Liverpool 1, FT

Latest Match Update

Originally tweeted by FPL Fella 🧥⚒️ (@FPLFella) on August 28, 2021.

Mrs Fella’s view of the Salah penalty

Originally tweeted by amadí (@amadoit__) on August 28, 2021.

Here’s that Reece James red card decision. I see his hand move but I don’t think he hits the ball with his hand. the intent seems there though.

I think Anthony Taylor sees the arm movement and deems it deliberate. to be fair, he swings his arm and misses it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

actually, on second thought. Taylor never watched the entire play. he looked at a fucking freeze frame. shambles.

Originally tweeted by Ty (@ty_utd) on August 28, 2021.

Gotta give props to Kai Havertz. What a header and what a goal

Pre-Match analysis

Premier League fans are up for a thrilling contest as Liverpool will take on Chelsea in Match Day 3 of the 2021-22 season. The match is scheduled to be played on Sunday, August 28 at 10 PM at Anfield. Chelsea and Liverpool are currently 2nd and 3rd in the Premier League points table with two wins in their first two games. Both the teams are amongst the top contenders to win the Premier League this season.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Preview

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp screamed “Avengers Assemble” and Virgil Van Dijk alongside 50,000 fans returned to Anfield this season. The Reds have certainly forgotten the woos of the previous season and have seemingly rejuvenated their side in front of their fans.

Jurgen Klopp refuses to inflict anything different in the team than the 2019-20 title-winning season. The team is almost the same and so is their methodology of playing. The return of Virgil “Big Bird” Van Dijk boosted their confidence which was followed by two consecutive clean sheets in the first two Premier League games of the season.

Liverpool won 0-3 and 2-0 against Norwich and Burnley, respectively. Klopp replaced Diago Jota for Roberto Firmino in the playing XI of both the game. However, it is not going to be easy for the Reds to face the mighty Blues of London in the upcoming week.

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Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel was handed a giant when he took over from Frank Lampard in the middle of the last season. Soon enough, the German created a monster out of the giant. The same Chelsea which was struggling under Lampard, later went on to win the Champions League with Tuchel.

The Champions of Europe are now eyeing a Premier League trophy. Roman Abramovich spent 100M to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the Bridge. The former Man United striker scored on his Chelsea return during their London derby against Arsenal.

Chelsea won 0-1 in their last visit to Anfield. However, this time it will be in front of the Merseyside fans. Thomas Tuchel certainly has a point to prove and what better occasion to do it at fully-packed Anfield.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Match Odds

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Match Prediction

Liverpool have a slight edge over Chelsea due to home advantage. The match has the potential to swing in any direction. However, Liverpool are tipped to win the coming game against the Blues.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Offence and Defence ratings

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction and Odds: Offence and Defence

Attack:

The attacking trio of Salah, Mane and Jota has been fruitful for Liverpool in the first two games of the Premier League 2021-22 season. The trio is expected to become ruthless as the season progresses.

Lukaku made a strong statement on his return debut for Chelsea. His pairing with Havertz and Mount will just make it more difficult for the Premier League defenders to cope up this season.

Midfield:

Henderson and Keita are handling the midfield for Liverpool with the proper mixture of balance and attack. Milner and Elliott have also been used by Klopp in the midfield area this season.

Kovacic and Jorginho are orchestrating Chelsea’s game from the midfield. The addition of Kante, who is currently out of the squad due to injury, will help Chelsea to concentrate more on the attack.

Defence:

Both Liverpool and Chelsea have kept two clean sheets in their first two Premier League games. Virgil Van Dijk and Matip are back to their best form. While Rudiger, Christensen and Azpilicueta are forming a deadly trio in the defence of 3 for Chelsea.

Fullbacks have played a crucial role for both the teams so far in the season. Alonso and James have scored a goal each in the first two games for Chelsea. While Tsimikas and Arnold handed an assist each in the second game.

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction and Odds: Players to watch out for

Liverpool

1) Mohammed Salah

Salah loves scoring against his former side Chelsea. Salah has scored twice against the Blue in the Premier League since joining Liverpool. Salah looks at the top of his form and will be crucial for his team in the big clash.

2) Diego Jota

Jota has been a sensation since he joined Liverpool last season. The Portuguese have become a regular starter for Liverpool and he certainly has the potential to trouble the Chelsea defenders.

3) Trent Alexander-Arnold

Arnold is expected to find his form this season. He bagged an assist in the Burnley clash. Arnold will be motivated to come up with the good against Chelsea.

Chelsea

1) Romelu Lukaku

The “King” of Milan returned to his Premier League home in an orderly manner. Lukaku scored a goal in their first appearance for Chelsea this season. Fans and pundits have high expectations from Lukaku.

2) Reece James

James bagged a goal and an assist during Chelsea’s winner against Arsenal. James is going to be a very crucial part of Tuchel’s title chase this season.

3) Kai Havertz

The young prospect from Germany has a lot to prove this season. He will be eager to display his mettle in the upcoming Liverpool clash.

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Videos from the previous clash

Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Match Details

1. Competition: Premier League
2. Match: Liverpool vs Chelsea
3. Date: August 28, 2021
4. Stadium: Anfield
5. Time: 10 PM IST

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Latest Liverpool News

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction And Odds: Head to Head

1. Chelsea won their last outing against Liverpool at Anfield
2. Liverpool have won 3 of their last 5 games against Chelsea
3. In their last 10 meetings, both Liverpool and Chelsea have won 4 times each. Two games have ended in a draw.