Liverpool cannot afford to drop points (Picture: Getty)

Jose Mourinho believes neither Liverpool or Chelsea can afford to lose on Sunday, but thinks Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip in 2014 might be playing on the Reds’ mind.

Chelsea killed Liverpool’s title hopes five years ago with a 2-0 win at Anfield and Mourinho was in charge of the Blues on that day.

Liverpool must beat Chelsea to stay ahead of Manchester City in the current Premier League title race, but Mourinho insisted Chelsea’s top four hopes hinged on them defeating Jurgen Klopp’s side.

‘Liverpool-Chelsea in the Premier League is a big one, for many reasons,’ Mourinho told Russia Today.


Mourinho was Chelsea boss when they wrecked Liverpool’s title hopes five years ago (Picture: Getty)

‘Liverpool, they have to win every match between now and the end of the season, and wait for Man City to lose a couple of points.



‘It’s a must-win for Liverpool. At the same time Chelsea need points to finish top four.

‘Manchester United is there, Spurs is there, Arsenal, despite their last defeat, are also there.

Chelsea are fighting for Champions League football (Picture: Getty)

‘Chelsea needs points. It’s a must-win for both. And to add something more to the game, the last time Liverpool were almost winning the title it was Chelsea who spoiled the celebration at Anfield.

‘I’m pretty sure people have that in mind. For me that’s the big game of the weekend.’

City play Crystal Palace earlier in the day on Sunday and can return to the top of the table, at least for a few hours.

Palace are aiming to do a league double over City, but the Sky Blues know they have a game in hand over Liverpool if they do drop points.

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