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.

Come Sunday night, one of the biggest caveats of the Premier League season will be no more. There may be plenty to say about Liverpool, but none of it will come with the rejoinder "but they haven't done it against a top side" once the final whistle has blown at Anfield after Chelsea's visit.

The Premier League returns this weekend with Matchweek 8, kicking off on Saturday, 19 October, and running through to Monday, 21 October. Fans can look forward to a series of exciting matchups as teams battle for crucial points in the early stages of the season.

While there has been talk about Slot's possession-based style, less remarked upon is that his side have conceded just two league goals

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.