By Sam McGuire
Arne Slot’s aspect wrapped up the title final weekend with a 5-1 win over Spurs at Anfield. They’ll hope to finish the season on a excessive nonetheless, so count on a full energy group on present on Sunday afternoon, a lot to Chelsea’s dismay.
Targets change video games
Regardless of spending some huge cash on attackers over current years, it hasn’t actually clicked for Chelsea in assault this time period. They’re the sixth highest scorers within the league with 1.7 targets per 90 however they’ve struggled to search out the again of the online over current weeks, with six of their final 5 outings. It has come on the worst time for the Blues.
The targets have dried up for Enzo Maresca’s aspect.
Their two prime scorers this time period are Cole Palmer (14) and Nicolas Jackson (10). Jackson netted his first of 2025 final weekend whereas Palmer is and not using a league aim since February.
Liverpool, in the meantime, have 11 targets of their final 5 outings. They hit 5 towards Spurs final outing. They’re the highest scorers within the Premier League with 80. After that, the second highest scorers are Manchester Metropolis with 66. The Reds are rampant and it’s why they’re the champions. The Blues are struggling within the ultimate third and it’s why they’re battling it out for a prime 5 end now after such early promise.
Information for Mo Salah
The Mohamed Salah farewell tour has been extended for an extra two years. Nonetheless, although, there’s rather a lot up for grabs within the ultimate few weeks. The previous Chelsea winger can break a couple of information earlier than the marketing campaign involves an finish.
He’s two targets off 30 for the season and two assists away from 20. He’d be the primary participant in Premier League historical past to attain 30 and help 20. He’s one aim involvement away from matching the document for probably the most in a single marketing campaign (47) presently shared by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole.
Salah scored in his final match towards Spurs and has a reasonably respectable document towards Chelsea. In truth, he has a reasonably respectable document towards most sides, doesn’t he? The Liverpool No.11 has 5 targets and 4 assists towards his former membership. He registered a aim and an help within the assembly between the 2 groups earlier on within the season.
Type does matter
It’ll come as no shock to listen to that Liverpool have the very best away document within the Premier League. Slot’s males have gained 11 of their 17 video games and misplaced simply as soon as as Fulham claimed a shock 3-2 win a couple of weeks again.
On the street, the Reds have scored 41 targets and conceded simply 19. They’re ruthless on their travels.
Chelsea aren’t fairly as ruthless at house. They’ve gained 10 of their 17 video games at Stamford Bridge and have misplaced simply twice. They’re unbeaten in entrance of their house followers, within the league, since December and have gained six of their final eight. Nevertheless, their final three wins have been 1-0 they usually’ve been removed from convincing. They’ll want a significantly better exhibiting on Sunday in the event that they’re to take most factors off the champions.
Harm state of affairs
Chelsea might be with out Robert Sánchez, Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto for the sport towards Liverpool. Wesley Fofana is unquestionably dominated out of the conflict. His harm document is why the Blues are reportedly eager on including Dean Huijsen to their ranks this summer season.
The Reds are with out Joe Gomez however ought to in any other case have a completely match squad to select from. Conor Bradley missed the win over Spurs however has been pictured in coaching this week. This might give Slot a little bit of a dilemma at right-back, does he belief the teen or begin Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Prediction
Liverpool gained’t need to finish the season on a low, so optimistic outcomes and performances are on the agenda. We’re backing the champions right here to eke out a 2-1 win.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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