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That's the verdict of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who claims he predicted the Reds would collapse against Sevilla on Tuesday night.
Liverpool sit fifth in the table going into their showdown with Chelsea having picked up 22 points from their opening 12 games.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are three points and two places better off and travel to Anfield off the back of back-to-back 4-0 wins over West Brom and Qarabag respectively.
Merson reckons the Blues have the edge over Liverpool in defence and midfield, as well as having the advantage of having a player of Cesc Fabregas' ability among their ranks.
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson expects Liverpool to secure a point against Chelsea
He's not expecting there to be much between the two sides when they go head-to-head on Saturday evening (5.30pm) though.
"I was sitting down with Ian Wright the other day, watching the Sevilla v Liverpool game before The Debate, and I said at half-time it would be 3-3," Merson told Sky Sports, after predicting a 1-1 draw on Merseyside.
"He said: 'No chance!'
"I said: 'Wrighty, they play the same way at 3-0 up and 3-0 down!'
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Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte go head-to-head when Liverpool play host to Chelsea this weekend
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Ian Wright 'WORRIED for Liverpool' ahead of match vs Chelsea
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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has tipped Liverpool to hold Chelsea to a 1-1 draw
"They're still all bombing forward at 3-0, they can't defend, and Sevilla had good chances in the first half.
"If both teams play to the best of their ability, Chelsea will win.
"They have better players: better defenders, and there's not much in it attacking-wise. And Liverpool don't have a Cesc Fabregas to properly hurt you.
"I have an inkling this will be a draw at Anfield, however, and that does neither side any favours."
Liverpool can leapfrog Chelsea into fifth if they beat Antonio Conte by six goals and results elsewhere go their way.