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Updated August 13, 2023

Match Preview: Chelsea VS Liverpool

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The EPL is back! The first heavy-weight clash of the season is set to take place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC faces Liverpool FC tonight.

Match Preview: Chelsea VS Liverpool

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The English Premier League is back! The first heavy-weight clash of the season is set to take place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC faces Liverpool FC tonight. The game is very special for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino. After a long four years, the Argentine is returning to the Premier League. However, the two clubs completed several signings during the summer transfer window, which is still going on. Some of the new faces are set to make their debut tonight with this heavy-weight clash.

Stats&Facts

The summer transfer window have seen crazy drama between Liverpool and Chelsea FC over the signing of Moises Caicedo. Liverpool made the highest bid for Caicedo, which Brighton accepted. But the player denied to join the All Reds and chose Chelsea FC. It will be very interesting to see how the fans react tonight. Anyway, the last six games between Liverpool and Chelsea have been drawn, making Liverpool's longest run of consecutive draws against an opponent. Both teams failed to score in each of their last four meetings in all competitions. Liverpool have a strong record in their opening game. They haven't lost a single match in their last ten league season's opener. Like Liverpool, Chelsea also have a good record, winning most opening matches than any other side in the Premier League.

Team News

Chelsea's new signing Christopher Nkuku has done a great job in the pre-season. Unfortunately, Chelsea will not get his service tonight against Liverpool. Christopher Nkuku is out of the squad due to a knee problem. It will take a few months to see Nkuku back in the squad. Wesley Fofana will also miss the game due to the same problem. However, Reece James is set to make his debut as the Chelsea captain tonight. As for Liverpool, they will miss the service of Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic as they continue to recover from respective hip and adductor injuries. However, Liverpool's two summer signings, Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, are set to make their debut for Liverpool tonight. The Possible Starting XI for Chelsea: Arrizabalaga; James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Gallagher; Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Mudryk; Jackson The Possible Starting XI for Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

Both teams had a bad season in previous year. However, they are desperate to get start with a victory. Chelsea and Liverpool have many new faces, so it will take time for them to adjust. Therefore, we predict the match would end in a 1-1 tie.

Betfair Odds

Chelsea: 2.90 Draw: 3.80 Liverpool: 2.40

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