The two sides have been battling off the pitch in recent days, with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia key midfield targets for both clubs, but that drama will be put to one side as the focus shifts to Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of Chelsea in a competitive fixture for the first time, looking to begin to turn the club’s fortunes around after last season’s disastrous campaign.
Liverpool too will be keen to bounce from a disappointing year, one that saw them miss out of Champions League, and they have a chance to make a real statement in west London to begin the new season.
How to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning after Brentford’s clash with Tottenham.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
