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Premier League
May 6, 2018 at 4.30pm UK
 
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1-0

Giroud (32')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Reaction
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Olivier Giroud comments on celebration with Chelsea teammate David Luiz
Forward Olivier Giroud says that his goal for Chelsea against Liverpool was dedicated to David Luiz because the defender has been going through a "tough period".
May 7, 18:21
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Dermot Gallagher praises referee for booking Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher praises referee Anthony Taylor for booking Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah for diving against Chelsea.
May 7, 17:24
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard not giving up on top-four race
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists that his side will continue fighting until the end of the season in their bid to sneak into the Champions League places.
May 7, 10:59
Mohamed Salah and Victor Moses in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool on May 6, 2018
Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to rediscover goalscoring form
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to rediscover his goalscoring form following a third consecutive blank from the Premier League's top scorer.
May 6, 20:09
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata could return for Huddersfield game'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata is likely to return to the first-team squad for Wednesday's Premier League fixture with Huddersfield Town.
May 6, 20:05
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea's future is not in our hands'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is pleased to see his side putting the pressure on in the top-four race, but concedes that their fate is ultimately out of their own hands.
May 6, 20:01
Jurgen Klopp at the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City on April 28, 2018
Jurgen Klopp "not surprised" by Liverpool defeat
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that he is "proud" of his side's performance during their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, but admits that he is "not surprised by their loss.
May 6, 19:46

The Match

Match Report

Olivier Giroud's first-half header earns Chelsea a crucial 1-0 win over Liverpool to keep their top-four hopes alive heading into the final two games of the season.

Live Commentary

Relive how Chelsea kept the race for the top four wide open with a 1-0 win over Liverpool, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Marcos Alonso returns from suspension to start for Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as top-four rivals Chelsea and Liverpool meet at Stamford Bridge.

Head to Head
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Pre-season Friendlies
Chelsea
1-0
Liverpool
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Fabregas (70')

Moreno (6'), Grujic (12'), Ejaria (39'), Lovren (53'), Stewart (76')
Build-up
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill targets maximum points from final three games
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill insists that his side must take maximum points from their final three games of the season to give themselves a chance of a top-four finish.
May 6, 15:23
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'We must win all remaining games'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side will likely have to win all of their remaining matches this season to stand any chance of finishing in the top four.
May 6, 15:12
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea cannot be happy with season'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that his side "can't be happy" with their season as they look set to miss out on a place in next term's Champions League.
May 6, 12:59
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'No-one could predict Mohamed Salah season'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that no-one could have predicted the level of performances that Mohamed Salah has produced for Liverpool this season.
May 4, 17:38
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea have good opportunity to catch Liverpool'
Head coach Antonio Conte says that Chelsea have a "good opportunity" to put pressure on Liverpool in the race to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
May 4, 17:24
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool.
May 4, 10:28
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard's record vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Eden Hazard's record in games against Liverpool ahead of Sunday's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
May 3, 10:51
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Arsenal105321711618
5Aston Villa95311611518
6Chelsea95221911817
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
8Bournemouth104331312115
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs94141810813
11Brentford94141818013
12Fulham93331212012
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd9324811-311
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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