As Liverpool prepares to face Chelsea in an upcoming Premier League clash, both teams come into the match with significant challenges. Liverpool seeks to break their recent losing streak against the Blues, having dropped their last two encounters. Historically, they have only lost three consecutive matches to Chelsea once, between December 2013 and November 2014.
Liverpool’s Recent Struggles
Liverpool has endured a tough season, tallying 11 losses in the Premier League. This is their highest number of losses since the 2014-15 season, which saw 12 defeats. Their overall performance has also suffered, with 18 losses across all competitions— the most since the 2009-10 season, when they lost 19 matches.
Key Statistics
- Last two matches against Chelsea: Lost.
- Last three consecutive losses against Chelsea: December 2013 – November 2014.
- Total Premier League losses this season: 11.
- Losses in all competitions: 18.
Despite these setbacks, Liverpool boasts standout players. Dominik Szoboszlai leads the team in combined goals and assists this season with 13 goals and 10 assists. This achievement mirrors the last time a Liverpool midfielder reached similar numbers—Steven Gerrard in 2013-14.
Chelsea’s Challenges
Chelsea finds itself in a precarious situation as well. They have lost their last six Premier League games and, alarmingly, have only once in their history lost seven consecutive matches, a feat accomplished in late 1952. Additionally, Chelsea has conceded in their last 13 league matches, including allowing three goals in four of the last five games.
Key Statistics
- Consecutive Premier League losses: 6.
- Longest streak without a league clean sheet: 13 matches.
On a brighter note, Chelsea’s João Pedro stands out as their leading scorer, netting 15 goals in the league and 20 across all competitions. His contribution has been pivotal, as he has played a role in seven of Chelsea’s last nine Premier League goals. In the previous match against Liverpool, Estêvão, another young talent, scored the winning goal, becoming the first teenager to score home and away against Liverpool in one season since Romelu Lukaku in 2012-13.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Liverpool and Chelsea promises to showcase not only the battle of two struggling teams but also highlight key players looking to make an impact. As both teams aim to turn their fortunes around, fans can expect an intense encounter in the Premier League.
