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FC·May 9, 2026 06:29 PM ET

Gravenberch says Liverpool boos were undeserved after Chelsea draw

Anfield unrest grows in top-four race.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 91 min read
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What happened: Ryan Gravenberch said Liverpool did not deserve to be booed after Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Chelsea, urging supporters to stay behind the team for the full 90 minutes. Gravenberch scored early, Chelsea equalized through Enzo Fernandez's set-piece delivery, and the mood turned sour at Anfield after another dropped result.

Why it matters: The comments underline the pressure building around Liverpool as the Champions League qualification race tightens. Liverpool sit fourth on 59 points after 36 matches, only one point ahead of Aston Villa, while Chelsea's point ended a six-match losing streak and kept them in ninth.

By the numbers: Liverpool 1, Chelsea 1 on May 9, 2026 at Anfield. Premier League table after the match: Liverpool 4th, 36 matches, 59 points; Aston Villa 5th, 35 matches, 58 points; Chelsea 9th, 36 matches, 49 points.

What to watch: Watch Aston Villa's next result, which could immediately shift the top-four picture. Liverpool then head into a high-pressure run-in with little margin for more dropped points.

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