Chelsea vs Liverpool: Can Either Team Break Their Mini-Slump?
October 5, 2025 Saturday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Liverpool carries extra significance as both clubs desperately need a positive result to arrest their recent decline. With both teams suffering back-to-back defeats and facing significant injury concerns, this classic rivalry could prove pivotal in determining their season trajectories. Chelsea's Disciplinary Crisis Enzo Maresca's Blues have endured consecutive Premier League defeats for just the third time under their current manager, losing to Manchester United and Brighton. While they bounced back with a midweek Champions League victory over Benfica, their disciplinary issues continue to plague them. João Pedro was dismissed for a second yellow card in stoppage time against Benfica, marking the third consecutive match in which Chelsea had a player sent off. The statistics are damning: since the start of last season, Chelsea have received more cards (114 yellow, 4 red) than any o...