Chelsea are also in trouble undoubtedly. I don't expect them to finish the season ahead of Liverpool honestly. Liverpool have a more capable attacking line at the moment. Maybe they have weaknesses in defense just as Chelsea but they have many game changers at the same time.
The crushing defeat suffered by Chelsea this week against Brighton 4-1 really worsened Chelsea's image in the EPL this season. However, a big club shouldn't have to suffer an extraordinary defeat from a mediocre club. Indeed, currently, both Chelsea and Liverpool often experience underperformance.
It looks like next season the two clubs will not enter either the UCL or the Europa League. What a pity.It's too early to predict Liverpool and Chelsea will not enter the UCL next year. The issue of Klopp's dismissal is increasingly circulating after Liverpool experienced a bad period this season, Klopp name became the target of Liverpool supporters who asked for him to be sacked.
Liverpool will try to rise in the second half of the season to improve its position in order to enter the UCL zone. It is not difficult for a club like Liverpool to do it, the quality of the players they have is very supportive to return to their best form.
The 4-1 defeat will be a lesson for Potter, he must continue to strengthen the midfield and back line to prevent defeat in the next match. Chelsea are starting a new period with Potter, the improvement in performance has started to be seen since the change of coach. Potter must not make the slightest mistake if he is to take Chelsea to the UCL next season.