Liverpool will face Chelsea on the opening weekend of the 2023/24 Premier League season after it was confirmed folllowing the full fixture list release this morning.
The Reds will travel to Stamford Bridge to face the London side who toiled to finish 12th last season. They will face each other on the first Sunday of the season at 16:30, on August 13. Jurgen Klopp’s side will face an unknown quantity in Chelsea with Mauricio Pochettino who will be in the dugout for his first competitive game as manager of the club.
In terms of the opening month, Klopp’s side will also face Bournemouth at home, a team they beat 9-0 at Anfield last season and Newcastle away which rounds off a tough opening few weeks.
But they can take stock in the fact they will only face two of the ‘top six’ in their final 10 games, which represents a really advantageous run-in which could be crucial to securing top four, or even a potential title charge, as they face Manchester United away and Tottenham at home.
In light of the fixtures being released, we’ve decided to compile all of Liverpool’s games against the famed ‘top six’ clubs (Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, United and Arsenal) with all of these set to be eye-catching affairs for the fans.
5. Liverpool vs Arsenal - 23rd December
Both games against Mikel Arteta’s side were fiercely competitive last season and we expect there to be plenty of tension in this fixture after the 2-2 draw last season was the game that seemingly began a poor run of form which derailed Arsenal’s title charge. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Liverpool vs Chelsea - 31st January 2023
Neither team managed to score across their two fixtures last season, but we expect a different game next season between the two sides. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Arsenal vs Liverpool - 3rd February 2023
Whilst Arsenal were at the peak of their powers in this fixture last season, Liverpool should be a different prospect next time around at the Emirates, and will be hoping to take revenge for their 3-2 loss last time out in North London. | Getty Images
8. Liverpool vs Manchester City - 9th March 2023
Klopp’s side earned a tight 1-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield last season, in a fixture that has been heralded as the best in English football. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images