🎥 Bites and insults: Chelsea-Liverpool rivalry boils over | OneFootball

Blues vs. Reds. You’ll Never Fight Alone. On Saturday afternoon, these two English football strongholds will clash at Anfield.

Before kickoff in Liverpool–Chelsea (Matchday 36 of the Premier League), let’s rewind the recent incidents and flashpoints that have reignited the rivalry between the two clubs.

Hostility at Anfield

A look back at the huge bust-up between Frank Lampard’s bench and Jürgen Klopp’s in 2020. With no fans in the stadium (behind closed doors), broadcasters were able to pick up the exchange of pleasantries with crystal-clear sound. Insults were flying.

A striker with bite

When Luis Suarez bit Branislav Ivanović in the penalty area (2013). The referee did not even react.

Gerrard, the snub

In 2006, Liverpool’s captain was mocked by a Chelsea mascot in the Stamford Bridge tunnel. Lack of tact or lack of respect? Probably a bit of both.

The ghost goal

The (imaginary?) goal by Luis García that sent Liverpool through to the 2005 Champions League final at Chelsea’s expense. A bitter pill Blues fans still have not swallowed.

VAR would probably have had something to say about it that night…

Gerrard slips, Demba Ba pounces

Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip that cost Liverpool the title in 2014. José Mourinho’s (excessive?) celebration at the final whistle was seen at the time as a provocation.

Kickoff for Liverpool-Chelsea is at 1:30 pm.

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📸 ANDREW YATES - 2013 AFP