It has been a curious aspect of the fixture list so far that Liverpool's first seven games have pitted them against sides currently outside the Premier League's top half. A tally

Summer signing Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi are the main contenders to take Fofana’s place at centre-back, while Cucurella’s absence could see Renato Veiga redeployed or even a first league appearance of the season for Ben Chilwell.

Fans of Chelsea are optimistic Enzo Maresca's men will hand Liverpool their second defeat of the 2024/25 Premier League season when they meet at Anfield.

Will Liverpool steady its proverbial ship, keep its players happy and maintain its grip on first place? Or will Chelsea continue its stellar season by scalping its Northern rival? Here are the bets we’re eyeing as the two prepare to meet on Matchday 8.

The two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday and the Sky Sports pundit is predicting an exciting game.Paul Merson believes that Liverpool and Chelsea will be a highly entertaining affair with plenty of goals this weekend.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has enjoyed a record-breaking start to his tenure at Anfield but has been measured in his response as he says they have yet to face a top side, although that is all about to change with the visit of in-form Chelsea.

The Premier League resumes this weekend after the completion of the international break, and Liverpool vs. Chelsea stands out as the glamour fixture of Matchday 8. Both sides find themselves in the top four after good starts to their respective campaigns,

Rio Ngumoha's summer move from Chelsea to Liverpool has caused an academy war between three of the Premier League's biggest clubs.