Premier League kings Liverpool will strut into Stamford Bridge on Sunday with crowns polished and heads held high against Chelsea.
They’re set to receive their first guard of honor following a title-clinching 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham. While the silverware parade won’t officially roll out until the final day, the Reds will get the royal treatment before each of their last four fixtures.
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Arne Slot’s side has already crossed the finish line, so the rest of their run-in is more about savoring the spotlight than chasing points. But across the touchline, there’s still plenty on the line.
Chelsea, locked in a nail-biting Champions League chase, can’t afford to drop the ball. Enzo Maresca’s men are level on points with Nottingham Forest and enter the weekend in fifth place, teetering on the edge of UEFA’s top table.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Chelsea vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Stamford Bridge in London, England, and kicks off on Sunday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, May 4 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, May 4 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, May 4 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, May 4 | 8:30 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news
Maresca made wholesale changes for the Conference League match in Sweden and will revert to his strongest lineup here, especially given they now hold a comfortable aggregate lead in that European tie ahead of next Thursday’s second leg.
Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill and Moises Caicedo should all return to the lineup, along with Malo Gusto — assuming he is fully fit — and Pedro Neto.
Wesley Fofana and Omari Kellyman will not play again until next season, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended after failing a doping test.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson
Injured: Fofana (thigh), Kellyman (thigh)
Suspended: Mudryk (doping violation)
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Liverpool begin their celebratory schedule with a largely clean bill of health, although Joe Gomez is not expected back for another couple of weeks.
Conor Bradley could return from a knock if Slot wishes to make a change at right-back amid the continued uncertainty around Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s future.
Many Reds fans are hoping to see a guard of honour from the Chelsea players and staff before kickoff, particularly given Mohamed Salah‘s struggles in his short time at Stamford Bridge are now nothing but a distant memory.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Diaz
Injured: Gomez (thigh), Bradley (knock, doubt)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, May 4
- Brentford vs. Man United (9:00 a.m.)
- Brighton vs. Newcastle United (9:00 a.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (9:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Liverpool (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, May 5
- Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
