Chelsea vs Liverpool is a match which has huge connotations for both teams.
After damaging defeats in recent weeks, three points at Stamford Bridge before the October international break would feel more like six to either side.
It is going to be a tense, nervy affair in West London, but one also packed full of the quality and drama we have grown accustomed to when watching this staple Premier League fixture.
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Where can I watch Chelsea vs Liverpool in the UK?
Chelsea vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm UK time.
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For defending champions Liverpool, this is their biggest game of the season so far following back-to-back defeats vs Crystal Palace (2-1) and Galatasaray (1-0).
In the latter of those fixtures, Arne Slot saw goalkeeper Alisson Becker pick up an injury which will rule him out of this game, while Hugo Ekitike is also a doubt after leaving the pitch on Tuesday with a hamstring issue.
Florian Wirtz’s struggles continued in Istanbul, while Alexander Isak was restricted to just four touches of the ball in his second-half cameo.
For the first time in his tenure, problems are mounting for Slot, and failure to beat Chelsea could see them surrender top spot to Arsenal – who play West Ham just a few hours prior.
But the Blues are not in the best shape either, despite beating Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Enzo Marseca’s side lost their previous two Premier League fixtures vs Manchester United (2-1) and Brighton (1-3), with Robert Sanchez sent off in the former and Trevoh Chalobah red carded in the latter.
Discipline is becoming a real issue for the Blues, and it is down to captain Reece James – who looks certain to return to the starting XI – to help his team-mates keep cool heads on the field.
As well as Chalobah’s suspension, Chelsea will be missing a number of other key players through injury for Liverpool’s visit, namely talisman Cole Palmer and another defender in Tosin Adarabioyo.
Liam Delap and Levi Colwill are long-term absentees, though Maresca could welcome Andrey Santos and Wesley Fofana back into the squad tomorrow, which would be a welcome boost.
This match back in May finished 3-1 in Chelsea’s favour, though Liverpool had already wrapped up the title and were in party mode.
Chelsea vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are slight favourites to claim the win at Stamford Bridge with a price of 2.27. A Chelsea victory is at odds of 2.81, while the draw is 3.73.
Chelsea vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.45
Liverpool have scored in every single Premier League match this season, while Chelsea found the back of the net at least once in five of six games. All signs point to both teams scoring at Stamford Bridge.
Yellow cards total: Chelsea – Over 2.5 @ 2.11
Chelsea have already collected 15 yellow cards, as well as two reds. Seventeen cards in six games is a pretty damning record, and we do not expect the Blues to clean up their act when Liverpool come to town.
Bet Builder: Liverpool to win, both teams to score and Alexander Isak to score anytime @ 5.25
This Bet Builder option has really caught our eye. With Ekitike an injury doubt, Isak should resume his role up front, and he has a good record against Chelsea. The Swedish striker has four goals in six previous appearances vs the Blues, and scored in Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge last season.
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