Follow all the action as Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield in the Premier League this afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a fine start, with comfortable victories against Norwich and Burnley, and look far more like the title-winning side of old after last season’s off-colour campaign. Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah have been clinical up front while Virgil van Dijk has returned to the heart of the Reds’ defence. He will be firmly tested in a much-anticipated tussle with Romelu Lukaku after the £97.5m striker marked his return to Chelsea with a goal against Arsenal last weekend.
Thomas Tuchel’s side have maintained the fantastic wave of momentum of their Champions League glory, with victory in the Super Cup followed by wins against Crystal Palace and Arsenal to start the new campaign in style. Considered the greatest threat to Manchester City’s Premier League crown, the Blues may still yet further reinforce their squad, with Jules Koundé expected to arrive before next week’s transfer deadline. Jorginho was named Uefa’s player of the year on Thursday and starts at the base of midfield in what will amount to the first big test of both team’s title credentials. Follow all the action live below:
