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This Sunday, Liverpool faces Chelsea in a key Premier League showdown at Anfield.
Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool tops the league after the October international break, having lost just once across all tournaments since he took over for Jurgen Klopp.
Chelsea, amidst their ongoing transitions under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, has started to regain form with four victories and just one loss in their first seven league matches of the 2024/25 season. A win in this Merseyside encounter could solidify their status as contenders for the top four and possibly even challenge for the title.
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Liverpool vs. Chelsea Score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Liverpool | 0 | |
| Chelsea | 0 |
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: John Brooks
Stay updated on all match events through SN’s live Premier League scoreboard.
Projected Lineups:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): 62. Caoimhin Kelleher (GK) — 66. Trent Alexander-Arnold, 5. Ibrahima Konate, 4. Virgil van Dijk, 26. Andy Robertson — 38. Ryan Gravenberch, 10. Alexis Mac Allister — 11. Mohamed Salah, 8. Dominik Szoboszlai, 18. Cody Gakpo — 20. Diogo Jota
Chelsea (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. Robert Sanchez (GK) — 27. Malo Gusto, 2. Axel Disasi, 6. Levi Colwill, 40. Renato Veiga — 25. Moises Caicedo, 8. Enzo Fernandez — 11. Noni Madueke, 20. Cole Palmer, 19. Jadon Sancho — 15. Nicolas Jackson
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Live Updates, Highlights, and Commentary
2 hours prior to kickoff: The history between Liverpool and Chelsea has featured some remarkable moments. Will we witness more excitement today?
When Eden Hazard did THIS at Anfield in 2016. pic.twitter.com/ZgV1HxtZBp
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 17, 2024
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Kickoff Time
The match will commence at Anfield at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how the kickoff time compares globally:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sun, Oct. 20 | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| Australia | Mon, Oct. 21 | 12:00 a.m. AEDT |
| UK | Sun, Oct. 20 | 2 p.m. BST |
| India | Sun, Oct. 20 | 9 p.m. IST |
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Lineups, Team News
Alisson is expected to stay sidelined until November due to a hamstring injury, with Liverpool depending on Caoimhin Kelleher to step in. Vitezslav Jaros had a surprising debut at Crystal Palace as a result of Kelleher’s illness.
As players return from the international break, concerns arise regarding Alexis Mac Allister and Kostas Tsimikas, both facing fitness evaluations, along with Wataru Endo, who has fallen ill.
Harvey Elliott is not anticipated to return until next month because of a lower-leg injury, but Federico Chiesa may aim to make his second Premier League appearance, likely from the bench.
Mohamed Salah should be ready after missing Egypt’s qualifier against Mauritania over concerns about an artificial pitch.
Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Jota
Liverpool subs: Matchday rosters will be released an hour before kickoff.
There is hope that club captain Reece James may be fit to join the squad, having missed all matches this season due to a muscle injury. However, Maresca may be cautious about his early return.
Teenager Omari Kellyman will remain absent, but Chelsea’s injury report is mostly positive. Nevertheless, they will miss key defenders Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana, both suspended for accumulating yellow cards.
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga — Caicedo, Fernandez — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
Chelsea subs: Matchday rosters will be shared an hour prior to kickoff.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Live Stream, TV Overview
Here’s how to watch the match in various regions around the globe:
United States:
- TV channel: USA Network, Telemundo
- Live stream: Fubo, NBC Sports, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
The match will air on USA Network and Telemundo, with streaming options available on Fubo (7-day FREE trial), NBC Sports, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
Canada:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Fubo
Currently, this game is not available for broadcast on Canadian TV, but streaming options on Fubo offer a seven-day FREE trial for new users.
Australia:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Optus Sport
Fans wanting to view the match in Australia can catch the live stream on Optus Sport.
India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Select 1
- Live stream: Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV
In India, Star Sports Select will air the match in both standard and HD formats. Live streaming is available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV for subscribers.
UK:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
- Live stream: Sky GO, NOW TV
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels. If you subscribe, the game can also be streamed via Sky GO and NOW TV.
