Liverpool vs Chelsea Premier League: Live Stream, TV Channel & Kick-off Time
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Premier League Showdown: Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield
This weekend's Premier League clash features Liverpool hosting Chelsea at the iconic Anfield stadium. With Liverpool's resounding performance leading up to the international break, fans are eagerly anticipating this matchup.
Recent Performances
Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool has been in prolific form, having topped the league standings before the break. They are looking to secure their sixth consecutive win in all competitions following a narrow 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace earlier in the month.
On the flip side, Chelsea has shown a resurgence, rolling out a five-game winning streak across competitions that was recently cut short with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.
How to Watch Liverpool vs Chelsea
For those wondering how to watch the match, it will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Additionally, fans can stream the match online via Sky Go.
In the United States, viewers can catch the action live on Fubo (offering a free 7-day trial), Sling Blue, and DirecTV Stream. It will also be shown on USA and Telemundo.
For fans traveling abroad, a virtual private network (VPN), such as NordVPN, may be necessary to access your usual streaming services. Check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Match Timing and Venue
The match will kick off at 8:30 AM PT / 11:30 AM ET / 4:30 PM BST on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Anfield, Liverpool's home ground.
Team News and Lineups
Liverpool Team Updates
Liverpool will be without key goalkeeper Alisson, who is expected to be sidelined until November, paving the way for Caoimhin Kelleher to step in. Other notable absences could include Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa, and several South American players like Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz may require late fitness tests ahead of the match.
The likely starting eleven for Liverpool includes:
- Kelleher
- Alexander-Arnold
- Konate
- Van Dijk
- Robertson
- Jones
- Gravenberch
- Salah (C)
- Szoboszlai
- Gakpo
- Jota
Chelsea Team Updates
Chelsea is grappling with player availability as Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are facing bans due to yellow card accumulation. Renato Veiga may step in for Cucurella, while either Axel Disasi or Tosin Adarabioyo could fill in for Fofana. Captain Reece James is nearing a comeback and training again, while Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen could also be ready for action following his injury concerns.
The expected lineup for Chelsea may include:
- Sanchez
- Gusto
- Disasi
- Colwill
- Veiga
- Caicedo
- Fernandez
- Madueke
- Palmer
- Sancho
- Jackson
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record over the last five encounters between Liverpool and Chelsea in all competitions has been tightly contested and adds an extra layer of excitement to this upcoming clash.
Stay tuned for what promises to be action-packed game as two giants of English football go head-to-head this weekend!