Is there any life left on this planet for Chelsea? That's the burning question as the Blues prepare for a daunting trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in what feels like a must-not-lose—or at least a must-not-embarrass-themselves—Premier League clash.
Let's rewind to a moment of pure Chelsea mischief: the tail end of the 2013-14 season. After throwing away our own title hopes, we traveled to Anfield with one simple mission—to crush Liverpool's dreams too. José Mourinho, in full mastermind mode, rotated the squad ahead of a Champions League semifinal, handed young Tomáš Kalas a full debut, and after Steven Gerrard's infamous slip, "parked two buses" (as then-Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers put it) to secure a hilarious 2-0 win. There was José, stripped down to his training gear, chest-thumping with the away end, setting the stage for a dominant 2014-15 campaign.
Now, we face a different kind of history. Monday's loss to Nottingham Forest marked Chelsea's sixth consecutive league defeat. That ties a grim record: we've lost seven in a row just once in our history, way back in 1952. Should that happen again, don't kid yourself—this might not even be rock bottom.
Match Details
Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 12:30 BST; 7:30am EDT; 5pm IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: Craig Pawson (on pitch); Tony Harrington (VAR)
Forecast: Chance of thunderstorms—though probably not from the Boys in Blue
How to Watch
UK: TNT Sports 1, discovery+
USA: NBCSN, Peacock
India: Star Sports Select HD1, JioHotstar
Nigeria: SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3, DStv Now
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool's title defense hasn't gone as planned, especially after their record-breaking summer spending spree. Head coach Arne Slot might be feeling the heat, but barring a spectacular collapse in the final three games, they'll comfortably finish in the top four or five and secure Champions League football next season. The big new signings have struggled to make an impact through injury or poor form—a familiar story for Chelsea fans watching their own squad.
For the Blues, this isn't just about points. It's about pride, history, and whether there's any fight left in a team that's rapidly losing its way. Anfield has been a house of horrors for many, but Chelsea have found joy there before. Can they channel that 2014 spirit? Or will this be another step toward an unwanted record? Kickoff can't come soon enough.