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It might be early days, but tonight’s match up between Liverpool and Chelsea has all the hallmarks of a big time showdown. The winner—if there is one—will set themselves up nicely for the rest of the campaign, potentially even establishing themselves as legitimate title contenders. For Chelsea, a win puts them at the top of the table, at least until Manchester City take the pitch tomorrow. For Liverpool, a win will draw them level with The Blues on points, and mark an impressive start to a brutal 5-game opening stretch to start the season.
Full Preview: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Kickoff: 8PM BST/3PM EST from Stamford Bridge
Television: Sky Sports 1 (UK); NBCSN (USA); Optus Sport (Australia); TSN (Canada); Star Sports 4 (India); SuperSport 3 (Kenya); Astro SuperSport 3 (Malaysia); No Coverage (Singapore); other listings at LiveSoccerTV
Online Streaming: Sky Go UK (UK); NBC Sports Live Extra (USA) | Online Radio: LFCTV GO and TalkSport Radio World (International)
Starting XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Azpilicueta; Kante; Willian, Oscar, Matic, Hazard; Costa
Bench: Begovic, Aina, Marcos Alonso, Fabregas, Pedro, Moses, Batshuayi
Starting XI: Mignolet; Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner; Lallana, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Mané, Sturridge, Coutinho
Bench: Karius, Lucas, Stewart, Origi, Moreno, Grujic, Ejaria
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