On Sunday, Premier League champions Liverpool will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with their heads held high and their crowns shined.
After defeating Tottenham 5-1 to win the title, they will be receiving their first guard of honor. The Reds will receive royal treatment prior to each of their remaining four games, even if the silverware procession won’t really begin until the last day.
The remainder of Arne Slot’s team’s run-in is more about enjoying the attention than it is about chasing points because they have already crossed the finish line. However, there is still a lot at stake across the touchline.
Chelsea cannot afford to make a mistake because they are in a fierce Champions League hunt. Nottingham Forest and Enzo Maresca’s team are tied for fifth place going into the weekend, just outside of UEFA’s elite 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 Canada:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Fubo
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Canada. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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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 Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sun, May 4 | 12:30 p.m. |
| 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.)
