Overview

• Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 5:30pm BST on Saturday, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
• Arne Slot says Alisson has a hamstring injury and is unlikely back until after the break, so Giorgi Mamardashvili starts in goal again.
• Slot highlighted Liverpool’s set-piece defending as a priority to fix, with BBC analysis noting a sharp drop in save percentage and a higher xG conceded compared with this stage last season.
• Chelsea manage injuries and suspension issues and face scrutiny over discipline after three red cards in four recent games, though Joao Pedro’s midweek dismissal does not affect Premier League selection.
• Previews expect Mamardashvili to be joined by familiar starters with Alexander Isak up front, as broader Premier League narratives include Ally McCoist tipping Arsenal for the title and pressure intensifying on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.