After only narrowly squeezing past Sunderland, Chelsea thrashed Fulham 3-0 in the last match to stay a point above fourth-place team Arsenal, and three above Tottenham in fifth. Chelsea still have a game in hand, meaning a win at Anfield would probably secure their place in the Champions League next season.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea: Preview and TV schedule
A win at Anfield would strengthen Chelsea’s position in the Champions League spots, as they take on a Liverpool team with not much to play for.
Mike Hewitt
This game will mark Chelsea manager Rafa Benítez’s first game back at Anfield since leaving the team he won the Champions League with, so he’ll enjoy being gladly received at what is probably the only stadium in England he’s welcomed.
The hosts will be without the injured Jon Flanagan, Fabio Borini, Martin Kelly, Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen, while Oriol Romeu is Chelsea's only definite absentee. However, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole and Marko Marin are all doubtful.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Jon Flanagan (knee), Fabio Borini (shoulder), Martin Kelly (knee), Raheem Sterling (thigh), Joe Allen (shoulder), Steven Fletcher (ankle) In doubt: None
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: Oriol Romeu (knee) In doubt: Gary Cahill (match fitness), Ashley Cole (match fitness), Marko Marin (thigh)
Match Date\Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: Fox Soccer Channel (U.S. English), FOX Deportes (U.S. Spanish), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.)
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