Liverpool vs Chelsea: Premier League - LIVE!

This afternoon, the standout match of the Premier League weekend will see Liverpool face Chelsea in an exciting clash on Merseyside. It’s a captivating encounter between two sides that have both enjoyed remarkable starts to their new chapters. The Reds head into the latest international break at the top of the table, having secured victories in nine out of ten matches across all competitions under their new manager, Arne Slot.

Liverpool has the chance to take advantage of Arsenal's recent loss at Bournemouth by securing a powerful win on Sunday. Meanwhile, the reigning champions, Manchester City, will kick off the weekend against a Wolves team that has yet to win this season. However, Liverpool could encounter a tough match against Chelsea, who have been making significant improvements under Enzo Maresca. Chelsea is currently sitting in fourth place and has not lost a game since falling to City at home on the opening day.

Captain Reece James has returned to fitness, providing a significant advantage for Chelsea as they deal with the suspensions of Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella. On the other hand, Liverpool will be missing their injured goalkeeper Alisson Becker, with Caoimhin Kelleher stepping in as his replacement. Keep up with the Liverpool vs Chelsea match through our LIVE blog below, featuring insights from Malik Ouzia at Anfield.

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Anfield Offers Toughest Challenge For Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated ahead of the match that he believed his team's 2-0 loss to Manchester City on the first day of the season was their strongest showing since he took over.

Although it may be difficult for those who watched the match to agree, as our reporter Malik Ouzia notes, there will soon be a chance to evaluate Chelsea's development more rigorously after their loss to City.

Maresca's squad hasn't faced any of the top eight teams from last season since their first match, but now they are set to play four of those teams in a row, beginning this Sunday at Anfield.

"Adarabioyo And Veiga: A Dynamic Duo"

Tosin Adarabioyo shares our enthusiasm for today's match, as he gets ready to team up with Levi Colwill in the central defense for Chelsea in their game against Liverpool this afternoon.

Colwill's regular teammate, Wesley Fofana, is facing suspension, along with Marc Cucurella, as both received a penalty for accumulating five yellow cards.

Renato Veiga is anticipated to take over the left-back position from Cucurella in Enzo Maresca's team.

City responded strongly at Molineux, as Josko Gvardiol launched a stunning shot from outside the penalty area to equalize at 1-1.

They are still in the earlier part of the game.

James Faces A Major Challenge

Reece James is now in a competition to win back his position as Chelsea's right-back following his recovery from injury.

James might be sitting on the sidelines at Anfield today as he has returned to practice after recovering from his recent hamstring injury.

Blues manager Enzo Maresca prefers his full-backs to drift inward, creating numerical advantages in the middle and controlling the ball effectively. Malo Gusto has been particularly noteworthy in that role this season.

James typically excels at creating space and speed on the right side of the field. Therefore, Maresca might adjust his strategies as the 24-year-old works on improving his fitness.

The competition for the right-back position will be exciting as James and Gusto go head-to-head. James, in particular, may be hoping to get back into the England squad, especially with Thomas Tuchel stepping in as coach in January.

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Kelleher's Opportunity With The Reds

Chelsea will aim to put pressure on Caoimhin Kelleher right from the start at Anfield today, as Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper takes the place of Alisson, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

Kelleher has been praised as “the finest second-choice goalkeeper globally” by his former manager Jurgen Klopp. However, this season, he has only appeared in two matches for Liverpool and recently committed a noticeable mistake during the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 loss to Greece last Sunday.

The 25-year-old is eager to seize his chance now that Alisson will likely be unavailable for the next six weeks.

Wolves Take On City Ahead

As we anticipate this exciting match at Anfield, a goal has already been scored in the earlier game at Molineux.

Jorgen Strand Larsen has given Wolves a 1-0 lead over Manchester City by scoring from a cross by Nelson Semedo.

Chelsea and Liverpool will be wishing for Manchester City to lose some points in that match.

Betting Odds: Liverpool Vs Chelsea Match

As anticipated, Liverpool is favored to win, especially since they are the top team in the Premier League and will be playing on their home turf.

A tie seems like a reasonable bet considering their past performances, especially since Chelsea hasn't secured a victory at Anfield since March 2021.

Betting odds from Betfair (may vary).

H2H History And Results: A Quick Overview

Liverpool has a solid track record against Chelsea lately, having gone nine matches without a loss in all competitions.

Out of those matches, seven ended in ties, but Liverpool triumphed in their last two games: they defeated their opponent 4-1 in the Premier League in January and followed that up with a 1-0 victory after extra time in the EFL Cup final a month later.

Enzo Maresca: I Analyzed Liverpool 38 Times!

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shared an unexpected detail about his careful coaching style before today's match at Anfield. He revealed that he once studied 38 Liverpool matches in a single week to find some inspiration for his own strategies.

"When I transitioned from playing to becoming a manager, I spent a week watching 38 Liverpool matches. My goal was to closely examine and assess the team's performance under the previous coach, particularly focusing on aspects like their pressing game," the Italian explained.

I'm quite familiar with the Liverpool players since I've seen them play on numerous occasions.

During the initial one to three years with Klopp, the team's pressing style was largely driven by the contributions of Salah, Firmino, and Mane.

"It's not just about what happens on the field; it’s also about the actions beyond it. Their intensity and aggressiveness were truly remarkable."

I truly admire Salah, not just due to his skills with the ball, but also because he excels in his play without it.

I vividly recall that Christmas season. I began exploring various styles of football to gain insight into how the top teams were performing and what strategies they were using.

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Liverpool Vs Chelsea Match Prediction

A victory for either team would send a strong message, but currently, it seems there's not much separating them.