Liverpool vs Chelsea Premier League score prediction as nine-game streak continues

Liverpool will be looking to maintain their spot at the top of the Premier League for another week when they welcome Chelsea to Anfield later today.

A second international break of the season has handed Liverpool some fitness concerns confirmed Arne Slot ahead of the clash with Chelsea, with the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Kostas Tsimikas and Wataru Endo all missing games for their respective nations over the last week. Alisson will also be unavailable, with Caoimhin Kelleher ready to step in once again.

A win for Liverpool will see them end the week at the top of the Premier League table, but it won't be a walk in the park, with Chelsea set to be the Reds' biggest test in the league so far this season. The Londoners have started the season well, with Enzo Maresca's side fourth in the table and the league's second top scorers.

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So, can Liverpool make it seven wins in a row across all competitions later today? Let's take a look.

We simulated Liverpool vs Chelsea to get a score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz.

We predict that Chelsea could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.

It was the hosts who were on top in the opening stages at Anfield, with Robert Sanchez being called into action twice in the first 15 minutes to deny Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz. The latter was causing all sorts of issues for Chelsea, and he played a big part in Liverpool taking the lead just before half-time.

Diaz beat Malu Gusto to a loose ball on the left before beating Moises Caicedo for pace to reach the edge of the box. His cut-back for Ryan Gravenberch was fired towards goal, and Robert Sanchez could only parry the shot into the path of Mohamed Salah who reacted quickest to poke the loose ball into the net.

Three minutes later, Diogo Jota headed home Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross from close range, but the flag was up, with the striker in an offside position. Chelsea began the second half the better team, and after a period of possession, they managed to draw the game level.

A misplaced pass from Ibrahima Konate allowed Renato Veiga to pick up possession, with the defender fizzing the ball into the feet of Nicolas Jackson. From outside the box, Jackson fired a fantastic shot onto the post, and the rebound fortunately fell to the feet of substitute Pedro Neto who tapped into an empty net.

In the 94th minute, a long ball forward saw Cole Palmer surge through one-on-one with Kelleher to catch out the Liverpool high line, giving the Englishman the chance to win the game. Palmer's shot was well saved by Kelleher into the path of Jadon Sancho, and on the rebound, the 'keeper made another miraculous save to tip Sancho's effort wide of the post from point-blank range, securing a point for the Reds.

EA FC 25 predicted final score: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

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