Jumaat, Januari 30, 2009

Premier League - Match facts: Liverpool v Chelsea



Chelsea have failed to score in three of the last four league meetings with Liverpool their only goal came from a contentious penalty awarded by Rob Styles.

Liverpool have drawn four of their last five league games at Anfield.

After a run of 11 away wins in a row, Chelsea's last three league games on the road have seen two draws and a defeat.

Chelsea have taken one point from four games against the other 'Big Four' clubs in their head-to-head clashes this season - Liverpool have picked up seven points from three matches.

Chelsea and Liverpool have played each other five times in each of the last four seasons, since manager Rafael Benitez arrived on Merseyside.

Liverpool have taken the most points (8) from the meetings between the top five teams this season, while Chelsea have earned the fewest (4).

Liverpool have drawn seven of their last 10 league matches.

The Reds have recouped 14 points from losing positions this season - more than any other club.

Sixty per cent of the goals Liverpool have conceded have come in the first half - the highest percentage in the top flight.