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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea, Gravenstich Scores, Chelsea Ends Losing Streak

5/10/2026

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Summary

Liverpool Draws

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Ryan Gravenstich scored for Liverpool in the sixth minute.
Enzo Fernández equalised for Chelsea in the 35th minute with a free-kick.
Liverpool now requires three points from its final two matches to clinch Champions League qualification.
Chelsea ended a six-game Premier League losing streak with the draw.

Summary

Colwill Debuts

Levi Colwill makes his debut, starting for Chelsea in a back three with Fofana and Hato.
McFarlane fields a 3-4-2-1 formation, deploying Gusto and Cucurella as wing-backs after winger injuries.
Mamardashvili returns from a knee injury to replace Woodman for Liverpool, while Kerkez starts at left-back.
Kickoff is at 12:30 BST at Anfield, referee Craig Pawson, broadcast on TNT Sports 1 (UK) and NBCSN (USA).

History

Historical Context

The UEFA Champions League, founded in 1955 and renamed in 1992-93, allowed title-holders automatic entry after a 2005 rule change that benefited Liverpool. That same year Liverpool overturned a 3-3 deficit against AC Milan in Istanbul, winning the shootout 3-2. Facing a similar crunch in 2026, Liverpool must earn three points from two league games to secure Champions League qualification.

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Liverpool Draws

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Ryan Gravenstich scored for Liverpool in the sixth minute.
Enzo Fernández equalised for Chelsea in the 35th minute with a free-kick.
Liverpool now requires three points from its final two matches to clinch Champions League qualification.
Chelsea ended a six-game Premier League losing streak with the draw.

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