Chelsea v Liverpool

It could be said that our 2-1 victory over the Merseysiders on the last day of the 2002-03 season -- a fixture we had to win to ensure a place in the following season's Champions League -- resulted in the Abramovich takeover. It's perfectly feasible that we might have done 'a Leeds' if it weren't for that result.

But enough of that; it's history. We have a great record against Liverpool at The Bridge in the Premiership, only spoiled last January when we lost to them for the first time. And on current form it's a pretty safe bet we'll improve that record later today.

Wayne Bridge is expected to return from injury to displace Gallas from the left-back position, while Arjen Robben, Adrian Mutu, Celestine Babayaro and Carlo Cudicini all still missing because of injury.

Jose Mourinho may decide to alter a few things after a busy recent period with the likes of Joe Cole and Mateja Kezman yearning for a start.

Without Gerrard to command the midfield, Liverpool look likely to suffer their fourth successive away defeat. Score prediction: an easy 2-0.

h3. Chelsea 1 - 0 Liverpool • Match Reports

Yet another great one-nil win, marred only by an injury to Drogba that could keep him out for a month.

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