Three reasons why Liverpool must defeat Chelsea in the Premier League

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FBL-ENG-PR-CRYSTAL PALACE-LIVERPOOL | BEN STANSALL/GettyImagesPoints dropped or gained in September and October are just as valuable as points lost or gained in the spring, so getting as much as they can from this one will be big when the season peaks in May. Chelsea currently sit in eighth while Manchester City are seventh meaning that Liverpool can still do a job to keep these perceived title challengers pinned down for as long as they can.

As the reigning Premier League champions, Slot's men have the biggest target on their back each and every week, but getting a win in this fixture would make potential challengers rethink their expectations. This version of Liverpool have not won silverware together, and this is also their first case of adversity as a team.

Despite sitting on 8 points, the Blues are still a dangerous side that cannot be taken lightly and they will surely be up for this visit from the reigning league champions. Liverpool getting a win here and going 10 points clear of Maresca's men would be a huge boost to morale at Anfield.