Match Day Thread Chelsea v Liverpool official spooky match thread

I think this is a weird game. Losing wouldn't be a disaster since (at the moment) its a 'anything is a bonus' game. However, it's also a 'win to make a statement' in terms of the race for top four.

 

To beat Chelsea these days doesn't require a miracle

I think he'll want at least a point from this game.

After the huge build up given to him and the expectations on him to take the club to the CL , Klopp will want to do well in his first big match.

Yes he's instilled new enthusiasm amongst the players who are now running more during the game and doing more miles, pressing more but it is probably too early to see his own style.

The Chelsea team is in disarray. And I think this is a great opportunity for him to show what he can do and why he is better than Rodgers.

I think we should win it. 1-2

 

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They have been playing better last few weeks by all accounts and did beat Arsenal 2-0 so it's no where near a forgone conclusion this game.

Sometinws when hen you're in a bit of bad form a big game against some rivals is just what you need to get everyone back on form.

I'd take a draw if someone offered it to me now

 

“I think it’s the right time to go there, because they are under pressure to be fair,” the Belgian told Liverpoolfc.com before the trip to London.

“They have to win, we have to win. So it’s going to be a good game and hopefully we can come back to Liverpool with the three points.

“With the type of game we play now, with the high pressing, we have a chance to put them under pressure. Then let’s see what’s going to happen.”

The summer signing has scored at Stamford Bridge before, notching for former club Aston Villa during a 2-1 defeat there in August 2013.

Now he’s determined to repeat the trick with the Reds and make his mark on the type of occasion he was anticipating upon arriving at the club.

“That’s why I signed for Liverpool – to play in a big fixture against a big team,” Benteke added.

“Everyone wants to do well. We just need to play like we have, to press and try to get the ball as soon as possible.

“When you see Chelsea struggling and losing so many games, it’s the first time you have seen it – especially with [Jose] Mourinho. They have had a bad time and hopefully they will have a bad time on Saturday and we can win.”

 

Whether Chelsea are currently playing ****e or not will have a very small outcome on this game imho. It's Chelsea vs Liverpool - a massive game, so I'm sure Chelsea will up their game.

I don't see form having much baring on the outcome if I'm honest. If any.

I guess I'm just not confident playing a team that has world class potential (in comparison to ours!!).


Anyway it's blatantly going to be 1-1 anyway

 

We have to show them respect, they are the reigning champions afterall. They may be having a **** time ( ) but they're not ashit side!

 

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A dozen pre-match stats on Chelsea - Liverpool
Ahead of Liverpool's visit to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Saturday, check out these 12 interesting facts from club statistician Ged Rea.
The two teams met four times last season with Chelsea winning two and the others being drawn.
The last meeting between the sides produced a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge with Steven Gerrard canelling out John Terry's early goal.
All of the Reds' four wins at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era have been by a one-goal margin - three by a 1-0 scoreline and also a 2-1 victory.
The Reds have suffered defeat in 12 of their last 19 league visits to the Bridge, though they have lost only two of the last eight.
In league and cup Liverpool have scored in 12 of their last 14 meetings with Chelsea home and away.
No player has ever scored a hat-trick for Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have drawn their last three league games - not since January 2008 has that sequence been as many as four.
They are unbeaten in 10 games in league and cup - their longest unbeaten run for more than nine months.
Jose Mourinho has only lost to Liverpool once in the league in 11 meetings, when Dirk Kuyt and Jermaine Pennant scored in a 2-0 win at Anfield in January 2007. They have won eight and conceded only seven goals under the Portuguese against the Reds.
The Blues are unbeaten against Liverpool in the last eight meetings in league and cup.
Chelsea have picked up just 11 points from 10 games, their worst ever start to a Premier League campaign.
Mourinho has lost six of his last 12 league games. He had lost six of the previous 64 top-flight matche

 

Confirmed #LFC team v @ChelseaFC: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Milner, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino

 

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Team news: Firmino starts at Stamford Bridge
Roberto Firmino leads the Liverpool attack for this afternoon's Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
After a bright display during the midweek victory over Bournemouth, the Brazilian retains his place in Jürgen Klopp’s side.
That is the only change from the line-up that started against Southampton in the league last weekend.
Liverpool team: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Milner, Can, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino.
Substitutes: Bogdan, Lovren, Randall, Allen, Teixeira, Ibe, Benteke

 

Team to face Liverpool: Begovic; Zouma, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Mikel, Ramires; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa

 

Rather faceCosta than Remy #nojinx

 

That midfield of theres is going to have a lot of energy, I was hoping Fabregas would start.

 

Need Coutinho to have a good game today, Firmino will make the runs we need to support him.

 

My only concern with Firmino is that he hasn't played up top since he's been here and even though he had a good game the other day, it's going to be tough for him.

 

With Mikel in there though it gives us hope of getting at the back 4 he's too static, get the movement right and there's joy to be had in the middle.

 

I think he's fit enough and mobile enough to be the catalyst of a fast start, if 0-0 at half time If add Benteke and remove one of the attackers.