Chelsea extend their lead and shock the champions

Enzo Fernández opens the scoring early

Confirmed lineups

Match overview

This Sunday, May 4, 2025, Chelsea will take on newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. While the Reds already sealed the title with a commanding 5-1 win over Tottenham, Enzo Maresca’s side is looking to solidify their place in next season’s Champions League.

Chelsea come into the game in strong form, including a 4-1 win over Djurgårdens in the first leg of the Conference League semifinals. Meanwhile, Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, have been in outstanding shape, remaining unbeaten in their last 20 league matches played in May.

Players to watch

• Mohamed Salah : The Egyptian forward for Liverpool has had a stellar campaign, registering 28 goals and 18 assists. He’ll be looking to add to his tally in this match.
• Cole Palmer : The young star for Chelsea has been a standout this season, providing key goals and creative spark for the Blues.

Recent head-to-head

In the last 10 meetings across all competitions, Chelsea have failed to defeat Liverpool, recording 7 draws and 3 losses. Their most recent encounter, in October 2024, ended in a 2-1 win for the Reds.