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FC·RECAP·May 9, 2026 06:06 PM ET

Chelsea halt seven-match skid with 1-1 draw at Liverpool

Chelsea finally stop the slide.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 92 min read
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What happened: Chelsea and Liverpool drew 1-1 at Anfield on Saturday, with Ryan Gravenberch opening the scoring before Enzo Fernandez leveled for the visitors. Fabrizio Romano noted it was Chelsea's first point in their last seven Premier League matches, ending a long losing run with a road result.

Why it matters: The point matters for both clubs' run-ins. Liverpool stayed in fourth place, while reports around the match said Aston Villa could still tighten the Champions League race; for Chelsea, the draw stopped the skid but left them in ninth and still chasing a better finish before next week's FA Cup final.

By the numbers: Score: Liverpool 1, Chelsea 1. Goals: Ryan Gravenberch (6'), Enzo Fernandez (35'). Pre-match market prices listed Liverpool as favorites at about, with the draw and Chelsea. BBC's May 6 preview listed Liverpool on 58 points in fourth and Chelsea on 48 points in ninth entering the match.

What to watch: Liverpool's next key league match is away to Aston Villa on May 17. Chelsea next turn to the FA Cup final against Manchester City before resuming league play against Tottenham Hotspur.

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