Chelsea vs Liverpool: live stream and TV details, how to watch, team news and predicted line-ups

Liverpool travel to Chelsea on Sunday as the two Premier League title rivals do battle (16.30).

The two sides are aiming to keep the pressure on Manchester City in the slim chance the reigning champions will slip up.

The Reds head into the clash on the back of a 1-0 defeat at Leicester City.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion last time out.

Here is all the key information you need to know ahead of the Stamford Bridge encounter.

What’s the Chelsea team news?

The home side have an injury crisis on their hands.

Reece James and Andreas Christensen both limped off against Brighton and are doubtful.

Meanwhile, Thiago Silva, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Timo Werner were all absent against the Seagulls. The latter was missing after testing positive for Covid-19.

Ben Chilwell is set to undergo ACL surgery imminently.

What’s the Liverpool team news?

Thiago Alcantara was unavailable at Leicester after returning from coronavirus. He had minor muscle soreness.

Divock Origi hasn’t featured for the past five matches while Nat Phillips is still out with a cheekbone issue.

Harvey Elliott continues his comeback from his dislocated ankle.

Andy Robertson serves the last match of a three-game suspension.

Predicted teams

Chelsea: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Rudiger, Pulisic, Kovacic, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Lukaku.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Henderson, Keita, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Is the game on TV?

It is. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 16.00.

Can I stream the match?

Yes. Those who are Sky Sports subscribers can stream the game via Sky Go.

Can I stream the match if I don’t subscribe to Sky Sports?

Indeed. You can do so by purchasing a Now TV Sports Day pass for £9.98.

How can I watch highlights?

Extended highlights will be on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday evening, with the programme starting at 22.30 on BBC One.

For all of the post-match analysis, follow our coverage on <em>LiverpoolWorld</em>.