Is Chelsea vs Liverpool on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

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Chelsea host Liverpool in the Premier League with both sides looking to bounce back from a couple of disappointing results in recent days.

The champions travel to the capital having lost back-to-back matches for just the second time under Arne Slot, with the Dutchman facing perhaps the first major test of his tenure as he attempts to balance a squad that includes five major summer signings.

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s win over Benfica in midweek eased some of the pressure on Enzo Maresca, with the Italian facing some (perhaps undeserved) questioning after successive losses to Manchester United and Brighton.

The Blues are without a win in the Premier League since 30 August though, and while Liverpool still lead the Premier League ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, a loss for either side tonight could provoke an uncomfortable international break for each manager, albeit for different reasons

When is Chelsea vs Liverpool?

The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 4 October at Stamford Bridge in London. Kick-off is set for 5.30pm BST.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 5pm BST on both channels. Subscribers can also stream the match online via NOWTV. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription.

Confirmed line-ups

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella, James; Enzo, Caicedo; Garnacho, Pedro, Neto.

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Isak, Gakpo

Team news

Josh Acheampong starts alongside Benoit Badiashile in defence for Chelsea, with Malo Gusto, Marc Cucurella and Reece James all starting too. Is that a back-five? Enzo Maresca also goes with Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto either side of Joao Pedro. Estevao is on the bench and Cole Palmer is among the injury absences.

This match will come too soon for Palmer and Tosin Adarabioyo, who will likely be out until after the international break. However, Andrey Santos and Wesley Fofana could return to the squad after short-term injury lay-offs. Trevoh Chalobah is suspended after his red card against Brighton, while Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Liam Deal remain the longer-term absentees.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has already ruled out Alisson after the Brazilian was forced to come off in the loss to Galatasaray. Florian Wirtz drops to the bench as Arne Slot turns to his midfield three from last season, with Dominik Szoboszlai moved from right back and starting next to Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. Conor Bradley starts, and Hugo Ekitike is fit enough for the bench. Alexander Isak leads the line.

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