
Liverpool clashes with Chelsea evoke memories of title deciders, cup finals and Champions League classics, so it is indicative of the struggles of both clubs that they meet in a mid-table fixture at Anfield on Saturday, needing a result to avoid sinking deeper into crisis.
Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last Sunday provided Graham Potter with some relief, and the £88.5million signing of Mykhailo Mudryk, plus the sight of Reece James back in training this week, has helped lift the mood ahead of the trip to Merseyside.