PL Match of the Week: Liverpool v Chelsea - A battle of unbeaten streaks and fierce rivalry | football | SuperSport

Two Premier League giants, Liverpool and Chelsea, are set to clash at Anfield in what promises to be an exciting and tactical showdown.

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Both teams are riding impressive runs of form, with Liverpool boasting a defensive fortress and Chelsea showcasing a dynamic attack.

This match is poised to be a highlight of the weekend, filled with intrigue and intensity.

Liverpool have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Chelsea, remaining unbeaten in their last six Premier League meetings.

However, five of those matches ended in draws, highlighting how closely matched these sides have been.

Last season, Liverpool dominated Chelsea at home, winning 4-1, but the Blues are looking stronger this year, determined to put that loss behind them.

Liverpool come into this game with the Premier League’s tightest defence.

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They’ve conceded just two goals all season, with five clean sheets in their opening eight matches, and their expected goals against (xGA) is the lowest in the league at 5.2.

Meanwhile, Diogo Jota has been a key man in attack, making 22 targeted runs into the box and notching 11 goal involvements in his last 12 starts.

Alongside Mohamed Salah, who faces his former club with four goals in 13 matches against Chelsea, the Reds will be a force to reckon with.

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On the other side, Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have been a revelation on the road, winning all three of their away games this season.

The Blues have notched 16 goals so far, second only to Manchester City, with a high xG of 14.7, thanks to their young stars Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke, who have formed the league’s most creative duo.

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Maresca could become just the fifth manager in Premier League history to win his first four away games, adding another layer of drama to this contest.

Chelsea’s attack will face its toughest test yet, going up against Liverpool’s watertight defence.

With both teams boasting unbeaten away records, something has to give at Anfield.

Will Liverpool’s defensive discipline hold, or can Chelsea’s free-flowing offense break through?

All eyes will be on Anfield for this blockbuster fixture, where two of the league’s most in-form teams will battle for supremacy in what could be a defining game for their respective seasons.