Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have eclipsed all their opponents in the last 7 games and will be looking to make it 8 against Chelsea in their own territory. Chelsea on the other hand are looking stronger than ever with Sarri taking to life in Premier League.
The top-flights of Premier League have two successive matches with one on Wednesday and other being a heavy Premier League clash on Saturday. Klopp, who has never won a trophy with Gunners will be eyeing the cup and will be determined to dig Chelsea.
Eyeing a win, both the teams will give a premier league essence to third round of EFL.
When and Where?
Date: September 26, Wednesday
Time: 7:45 pm BST
Venue: Anfield
Head to Head
Out of 179 meetings in all competitions, Liverpool has been better of two, winning a total of 77 while Chelsea able to end the game with a smile in 62 games. Rest 40, ending a draw.
Whilst the last two games of Premier League have been a draw and a win for the Blues.
Team News
The two teams will be making a wholesale shuffle, giving break to their top lads for the match against each other on Saturday.
As far as Chelsea is concerned we may see the like of youngsters Ethan Ampadu, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christensen. While Cahill and Fabregas will be preferred considering a proportionate break to Jorginho and Kante.
The Belgian international will be seen on the bench with his place being swapped with Morata.
The Reds too will rest in-form Salah, Mane and Firminho to break the invincible trio, which means teenager Jones may have a go. While the shot stopper for Gunner will be Mignolet.
We should be ready for debut of Fabinho while Shaqiri and Sturridge will be hoping to get more time on the field, considering this game as a match to prove their worth.
Probable XI
Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Moreno; Fabinho, Milner, Keïta; Shaqiri, Sturridge, Jones
Chelsea: Caballero; Zappacosta, Christensen, Cahill, Palmieri; Drinkwater, Ampadu, Fabregas; Moses, Morata, Hudson-Odoi
