LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 10, 2015: Liverpool's Rickie Lambert is denied by Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sakho missing, Lambert ill-fitting, Sterling improving: 5 talking points from Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

After Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Jack Lusby takes five talking points from Stamford Bridge, including the importance of the injured Mamadou Sakho.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 10, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard leads his side out to face Chelsea before the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: 5 key stats, including a busy Emre Can and a struggling Rickie Lambert

Liverpool limped to a 1-1 draw with Premier League champions Chelsea on Sunday, damaging their top-four hopes. Here are five key stats from Stamford Bridge.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 10, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Chelsea during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the action here

Liverpool’s top-four hopes hang by a thread, and Brendan Rodgers’ side will need a win away to champions Chelsea if they are to stand any chance.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard in action against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea vs. Liverpool – Team News – Reds unchanged from QPR win

Liverpool are unchanged as they take on champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Steven Gerrard, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert all keeping their place.

SWANSEA, WALES - Tuesday, March 26, 2013: Croatia's Mateo Kovacic in action against Wales during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Qualifying Group A match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rumour Mill: Liverpool ‘bid £7.2 million’ for Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic

Liverpool are reportedly looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with a £7.2 million bid for Inter Milan’s Mateo Kovacic the latest rumour.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel looks dejected after losing 1-0 to Chelsea during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Martin Skrtel: Why Liverpool are right to be stringent with centre-back’s new contract

Martin Skrtel has reportedly rejected a new three-year contract due to appearance-based clauses, but Jack Lusby explains why it’s the right approach.

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Martin Montoya: Could the Barcelona man solve Liverpool’s right-back problems?

Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya has once again been linked with a move to Liverpool, and Jack Lusby asks whether he is the solution this summer.

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Son Heung-Min: Why Liverpool should pursue interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacker

After Liverpool were linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Heung-Min Son, Jack Lusby outlines why the South Korean should be a prime target.

Liverpool U21s 2-1 Leicester City U21s: Wilson, Sinclair, Ojo, Kent and Brannagan in Focus

As Liverpool U21s ran out 2-1 winners over Leicester City U21s on Monday, Jack Lusby shines the spotlight on five potential first-team hopefuls.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 30, 2015: Liverpool's Ryan Kent celebrates scoring the first goal against Everton during the Under 21 FA Premier League match at Goodison Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers to utilise youth in next season’s Europa League

With Liverpool likely to only qualify for the Europa League this season, Brendan Rodgers says he will use it to blood the club’s considerable youth banks.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring the winning second goal against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Brendan Rodgers praises ‘remarkable’ Steven Gerrard after QPR win

With Steven Gerrard’s late header sealing Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over QPR on Saturday, manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for his captain.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard misses a penalty kick against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Steven Gerrard on his QPR penalty miss, his best headed goal

Speaking in his post-match interview following Liverpool’s 2-1 win over QPR, Steven Gerrard discussed his penalty, the winner and the club’s future.

Video: Brendan Rodgers laughs off ‘Rodgers Out’ Anfield plane banner

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers saw the funny side of things as he reacted to a ‘Rodgers Out’ plane banner flying over Anfield in Saturday’s win over QPR.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 21, 2014: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel celebrates scoring the second goal against Arsenal during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Martin Skrtel ‘offered new three-year Liverpool deal,’ reports claim

Liverpool look set to fend off European interest in centre-back Martin Skrtel by offering the 30-year-old a new three-year contract.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring the winning second goal against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rodgers, Gerrard, Lambert, Lallana and Sterling: 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-1 QPR

Following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over QPR in the Premier League, Jack Lusby selects five talking points from an invaluable Reds win.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 2, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia scores the first goal against Queens Park Rangers during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool vs. QPR – LIVE – Follow the match here

Liverpool look regain their Premier League form with a fifth-placed finish up for grabs, but QPR stand in their way. We’re live to bring you the latest.

Denis Cheryshev: Lowdown on the Russian winger linked with a move to Liverpool

With Villarreal’s on-loan Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev linked with a move to Liverpool this week, Jack Lusby measures whether his talent is worth it.

MADRID, SPAIN - Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Liverpool's Kolo Toure in action against Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Top 5 Liverpool Performances of the Season: Featuring Toure, Markovic, Lallana, Coutinho and Can

Following the announcement of Liverpool’s ten-strong shortlist for Performance of the Season, Jack Lusby ranks his top five. Who wins out?

KINGSTON-UPON-HULL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 28, 2015: Empty seats as Liverpool supporters boycott the game to protest at high ticket prices during the Premier League match against Hull City at the KC Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hull City 1-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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KINGSTON-UPON-HULL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 28, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling in action against Hull City's Sone Aluko during the Premier League match at the KC Stadium. (Pic by Gareth Jones/Propaganda)

Hull City vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the match here

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, April 17, 2015: Liverpool's Samid Yesil celebrates scoring the third goal, his second, against Tottenham Hotspur during the Under 21 FA Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Samed Yesil nearing Liverpool return after 2-year injury nightmare?

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WIGAN, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 2, 2013: Liverpool supporters protest against high ticket prices before the Premiership match against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Liverpool Fans Are Right to Boycott Hull City Match

Liverpool supporters groups are boycotting Tuesday night’s game at the KC Stadium. Jack Lusby explains why it’s the right thing to do and why more clubs’ fans must take action too.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 10, 2014: Sporting Clube de Portugal's William Carvalho in action against Chelsea during the final UEFA Champions League Group G match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

William Carvalho: Would Sporting Lisbon midfielder be a good signing for Liverpool?

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West Bromwich Albion vs. Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers’ Pre-Match Press Conference

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BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 8, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers against Blackburn Rovers during the FA Cup 6th Round Quarter-Final Replay match at Ewood Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

10 Things Brendan Rodgers Must Do in Last 6 Games of 2014/15

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against Aston Villa during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by Gareth Jones/Propaganda)

Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, FA Cup Semi-Final – LIVE

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 9, 2014: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring the equalising goal against FC Basel to level the score 1-1 during the final UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

61% of Liverpool fans wouldn’t start Steven Gerrard for FA Cup semi-final

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