Liverpool vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Evening Standard

·16 Oktober 2024

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

First huge test for Arne Slot

Premier League leaders Liverpool host Chelsea in the biggest game of the weekend.

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Arne Slot’s side ensured they went into this month’s international break top of the pile with a 1-0 victory away at Crystal Palace to maintain their almost perfect start to the season.

Still, this is undoubtedly the biggest test the Reds have faced to date.

After so much noise during pre-season, Enzo Maresca has settled into life at Chelsea well.

The Blues are up in fourth and haven’t lost since their opening day defeat to Manchester City, though were frustrated in their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest before the break.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Liverpool vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off time on Sunday 20 October 2024.

Anfield in Liverpool will host.

Where to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news

Alisson Becker is likely to be ruled out until November following a hamstring injury.

Slot was handed a boost, however, when Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk returned from international duty early in preparation for the game with the Blues.

Alexis Mac Allister played for Argentina earlier this week after a recent injury worry, while Slot will need to give updates on the likes of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott and Caoimhin Kelleher after recent fitness issues.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will be missing Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana due to suspension. Reece James is back in training but seems unlikely to be rushed into action given the extent of his injury problems over the past two years or so.