Liverpool FC vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

As for Chelsea, they will be desperate to end a run of six consecutive Premier League defeats and build some confidence ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup showdown against Manchester City.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off today, Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith.
Liverpool vs Chelsea team news
Both players missed the defeat at Old Trafford, with Isak suffering a minor groin issue while second-choice keeper Mamardashvili has returned from a cut sooner than expected.
Alisson Becker is not thought to be too far away from a comeback, and the Chelsea game also comes too soon for Mohamed Salah who is likely to play at least one more game before bidding farewell.
Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all long-term injury casualties.
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Alexander Isak is expected to return from injury for Liverpool
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Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Robert Sanchez after he was substituted in the second half against Forest with a bandaged head following a nasty collision with Morgan Gibbs-White.
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Doubtful: Robert Sanchez
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