It's the Premier league champions against the Championship champions in an intriguing season opener at Anfield today.
Jurgen Klopp's men were head and shoulders above the rest as they ended a 30-year title drought at Merseyside, but now find themselves the team to beat as they kick off the new season.
And their opening task is a tough one, with Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United side back in the big time after 16 years in the Championship.
Irish fans can expect fireworks on Saturday evening as both sides used to winning attempt to hit the ground running.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big game:
Where and when is the game being played?
Anfield will play host to the opener on September 12.
What time is kick-off?
The game gets underway at 5.30 pm.
Is it on TV?
Irish fans can watch the game on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 5 pm on Sky Sports Main aEvent and Sky Sports Premier League.
Team news
Jurgen Klopp will be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xherdan Shaqiri and Kostas Tsimikas while Jordan Henderson could be set to make his return from a knee injury.
Betting odds
Liverpool - 2/9
Leeds - 8/1
Draw - 5/1
