Overview

• Liverpool confirmed Alisson has a hamstring injury and will miss the Chelsea match, with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to start and the Brazil call-up also off the table until after the November break.
• Liverpool enter Stamford Bridge on the back of defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, with BBC analysis highlighting set-piece frailty and a sharp drop in save percentage compared with this stage last season.
• Chelsea contend with a stretched squad featuring multiple injuries and Trevoh Chalobah suspended, after a run of three red cards in four matches despite a midweek Champions League win over Benfica.
• Ruben Amorim’s position at Manchester United faces heightened pressure before Sunderland’s visit, with UK newspaper reports suggesting he could be dismissed if beaten, as the promoted visitors arrive in strong form and sitting fifth.
• Hull City received a derby boost as manager Jakirovic said Matt Crooks has returned to the squad to face Sheffield United following a successful week of training.