Liverpool and Chelsea would never have dreamed that would pit ninth and 10th in the Premier League against each other.
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But injuries and of for both clubs have led to this Anfield fixture being billed as of a mid-table clash.
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Of course, either team could take a big step up the table with victory,.
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39th min: Thiago gets a deflected shot away that Kepa gets down to collect with ease, Liverpool starting to improve in last five minutes.
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31st min: Cucurella is down and needs treatment, but it's nothing that will force him out of the game.
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And now Chelsea go close as Badiashile nods a free-kick straight at Alisson when he had a glorious chance to score at the Kop end. Liverpool hanging on
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45 mins from kickoff: No sign of that protest against Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group that was rumoured on social media this week.