In yet another blockbuster clash to end proceedings on Saturday, Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield for their next Premier League clash.
Match Details:
Teams: Liverpool vs Chelsea
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Saturday 28th August, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football
𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 🔴
We’re back at Anfield. Let’s do this, Reds! #LIVCHE | #WalkOn pic.twitter.com/SFFI5abFaq
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 28, 2021
Highlights: Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea | Reds beaten at Anfield – YouTube
Preview
Liverpool is set for a tasty Premier League clash as they welcome European champions, Chelsea to their den on Saturday, with the chance for both sides to make it three out of three.
The Reds continued their positive start to the season with a comfortable 2-0 win against Burnley last week.
Goals from Jota and Mané in either half secured an easy win as Liverpool won successive matches following their 3-0 opening day win over Norwich.
Inch-perfect from @TrentAA 😍🎯#LIVCHE pic.twitter.com/Q9IEDxlbGv
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 27, 2021
On the other hand, Chelsea were victors at the Emirates as they eased past Arsenal 2-0 in their clash last week.
Lukaku scored his first goal for the club on return while James backed it up with his first of the season as the Blues continued their march.
With both sides being undefeated, this is set to be a riveting clash which is expected to go right down to the wire.
The perfect goodbye doesn’t exi… 🥺@nglkante giving us all that #FridayFeeling. 💙#UEFAAwards pic.twitter.com/hyBgw3ULk9
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 27, 2021
When both sides met last in the Premier League, Chelsea picked up a massive 1-0 win at Anfield in early March.
Mason Mount scored the only goal of the clash for the Blues.
Form Guide
Liverpool: WDWWW
Chelsea: WDWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Liverpool 2-0 Burnley
Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Liverpool vs Chelsea in India?
The match can be live streamed on the club’s official website or on the Hotstar VIP App. Meanwhile, the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 1/HD, Star Sports 3.
Team News
Milner has sustained a knock and remains doubtful for this clash.
The visitors have Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek ruled out of this clash after they contracted Covid-19 while Zouma is another one to miss out.
Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Keita, Salah, Mané and Firmino
Chelsea possible 11:
Mendy, Rüdiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Jorginho, Kanté, James, Werner, Mount and Lukaku
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Liverpool have seen a number of players return from long term injuries in Matip and van Dijk, which has strengthened their side once again.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have made the huge acquisition of Lukaku, who is expected to fire on all cylinders as the Blues aim for Premier League title.
This clash is expected to be end-to-end with quality on both ends. Hence, we foresee a draw taking place.
Players to watch out for: Salah, Mané, Lukaku and Kanté.