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Chelsea v Liverpool preview: TV times, confirmed teams, referee, odds and more
CHELSEA face fierce rivals Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League this season - so here's everything you need to know about the Friday night clash.
Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League match preview
Chelsea v Liverpool, 8pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports 1 from 6.30pm
Key statistics
Liverpool have enjoyed a rollercoaster start to their Premier League campaign, bouncing from a 4-3 win at Arsenal to a 2-0 defeat at Burnley before careering into a high-octane 4-1 win over Leicester in front of a newly renovated Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's side have scored 14 goals in all competitions so far this season - only Manchester City (21) have more.
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Liverpool team news
Dejan Lovren will likely return to the starting line-up after Lucas Leiva's shocking error which allowed Jamie Vardy to score Leicester's only goal in a 4-1 defeat.
The Croatian defender has recovered from a badly bruised eye and is set to partner Joel Matip in defence.
However, Emre Can is not in contention to complete his comeback from an ankle injury despite his return to training.
Philippe was rested last weekend after a long flight back from international duty with Brazil but is expected to start against Chelsea.
Starting XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Lallana, Mane, Coutinho, Sturridge.
Subs: Karius, Lucas, Stewart, Origi, Moreno, Ejaria, Grujic.
Match officials
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Assistants: Stephen Child, Stuart Burt
Fourth official: Bobby Madley
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