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Last weekend, coach Arne Slot and his team officially ascended to the Premier League throne after a convincing 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham.
It was not only the 20th title in history - equaling the record with Manchester United - but also a special milestone for the Dutch coach himself.
Slot became the fifth manager to win the Premier League in his first season, and the first Dutchman to do so.
Despite winning the title four rounds early, Liverpool still has a target to aim for, which is to surpass the 90-point mark this season. And if you look at the 20-match unbeaten streak in May in the Premier League, not many teams dare to believe that the Reds will easily stop.
However, Stamford Bridge has never been a safe haven, especially when rivals Chelsea are on a roll. The Blues under coach Enzo Maresca are on a three-match winning streak in all competitions, including a 4-1 thrashing of Djurgardens in the first leg of the Conference League semi-finals.
Brentford's recent victory over Nottingham Forest has opened the door to the top 4 for Chelsea, who are currently ranked 5th with 60 points. More importantly, Stamford Bridge is a real fortress, as Chelsea have scored in 24 consecutive matches here since August last year.
The problem is, Chelsea have gone at least 10 games without a win against Liverpool. In the first leg this season, they had a consolation goal through Nicolas Jackson, but had to accept a 1-2 defeat at Anfield.
History favors Liverpool, but the current situation - one team has won the championship, the other is hungry for points - can turn the tide. This will be a match worth waiting for, where Chelsea challenges their top 4 ambitions, and Liverpool shows the mettle of a new champion.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/truc-tiep-chelsea-vs-liverpool-22h30-ngay-45-thach-thuc-nha-vo-dich-post1739373.tpo
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