The Premier League spotlight falls on Anfield for Round 36, and two midfield anchors headline it. Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández arrive with contrasting 2025/26 numbers that tell a clear story. Using Sofascore data, here is how their league form stacks up ahead of kick-off.

Attacking output and chance creation

Fernández has been the more decisive scorer this season. He leads with 8 goals and 3 assists, while Mac Allister sits on 2 goals and 4 assists. The Chelsea midfielder also tops the creativity column with 10 big chances created to Mac Allister’s 4.

That trend continues in key passes. Fernández averages 2.0 per match, more than double Mac Allister’s 0.9. If Chelsea look to progress through midfield, the numbers suggest he is their main supply line.

Passing security

Both players keep the ball moving at the same clip. Each stands at 87% passing accuracy, which fits the high-possession demands of a Premier League midfield. The difference arrives higher up the pitch, where Fernández’s final ball has translated into more end product.

For Liverpool, Mac Allister’s stability still matters. A reliable short-game at 87% keeps Liverpool’s structure intact and helps the team find territory at Anfield.

Defensive work and duels

Out of possession, Fernández posts 3.8 recoveries per match compared to Mac Allister’s 3.0. He edges the volume of ball wins across the middle third. Duels tell a narrower tale, with Mac Allister winning 46% and Fernández at 44%.

Those rates hint at a balanced physical battle rather than a one-sided scrap. Small swings in 50-50s could shape where the game is played.

Overall Sofascore Rating

The composite view favors the Chelsea man this season. Fernández holds a 7.12 Sofascore Rating from 33 league matches. Mac Allister sits on 6.74 across 34 appearances.

Ratings are not everything, but they back what the chance creation and goals numbers already show. If Liverpool control territory, Mac Allister’s tidy base will be key. If Chelsea get transitions and final-third touches, Fernández’s output points to where the damage may come from.

However it plays out at Anfield, Sofascore will have every action, stat, and Sofascore Rating update in real time for Premier League fans.