The headline fixture of Premier League opening weekend comes with a heavyweight showdown at Stamford Bridge, where a fresh era dawns today as new manager Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of his first competitive match. Any clash between Chelsea and Liverpool is a high-profile occasion, but no shortage of extra spice has been sprinkled onto this afternoon’s contest following what has transpired in the transfer market this week.
The two clubs have been engaged in a furious bidding war for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and are also going head to head over Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, with Chelsea seemingly leading the way in both deals as things stand. They will hope to drive home that advantage further on the pitch here, immediately banishing memories of an utterly disastrous 2022/23 campaign in which they slumped to their worst top-flight finish since 1994.
Liverpool are also on the comeback trail after missing out on the top four and Champions League qualification altogether last term, boosted by a pair of early new arrivals in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Follow Chelsea vs Liverpool live below, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella in west London.
Live updates
How to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, today’s game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning after Brentford’s clash with Tottenham earlier on.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action right here with us, featuring expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea vs Liverpool!
It’s the blockbuster clash of the opening weekend of the Premier League season, between two sides looking to put disappointing campaigns last term behind them. Should be eventful, one way or another!
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4:30pm BST from Stamford Bridge. Stay with us.
