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Liverpool favored as Chelsea's Maresca struggles ahead of Anfield clash

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Lewis Jones of Sky Sports argues Enzo Maresca’s tenure at Chelsea is unraveling. He claims the squad lacks structure, rhythm and appears distracted by an upcoming FA Cup final and a summer World Cup. Such turmoil, he suggests, could leave the team vulnerable heading into Anfield for the crucial match.

Jones points to Liverpool’s home record as a warning sign. The Reds have dropped only one point in their last eleven league games at Anfield, a venue where crowds amplify pressure. Their reputation for exploiting hesitant opponents makes Anfield one of the toughest fixtures for any visiting side in the Premier League.

Given Chelsea’s current disarray, Jones favors a straightforward bet. He recommends backing Liverpool to win while the match produces over 2.5 goals, quoting Sky Bet odds of 11/8. The suggested scoreline reads 3-1 in favour of the visitors and their offensive potential ahead of Liverpool.

The prediction underscores how Chelsea’s lack of cohesion could be exploited by a Liverpool side hungry for points. A win would extend the Reds’ near‑perfect home run and reinforce their claim as title contenders, while a heavy defeat may deepen Maresca’s doubts about his squad’s direction in the current campaign overall.