What channel is Chelsea vs Liverpool on? TV, Live stream and kick-off details

Chelsea host Liverpool in the Premier League this Saturday as they look to build on a midweek Champions League win over Benfica.

A Richard Rios own goal was enough to secure the three points for Enzo Maresca's men after ex-manager Jose Mourinho came calling to his old stomping ground. Despite the victory, the Blues were hit with yet another blow after Joao Pedro was sent off in the dying minutes.

This marks the third red card that Chelsea have accumulated across their previous four fixtures, highlighting a possible disciplinary concern amongst the playing staff.

The Blues are looking to recover from a 3-1 defeat by Brighton in the Premier League, their spirits lifted by a recent European triumph. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a 1-0 loss in Turkey with Victor Osimhen's disputed penalty proving to be the decisive moment in the European encounter.

The Blues are looking to recover from a 3-1 defeat by Brighton in the Premier League, their spirits lifted by a recent European triumph. However, Slot's team is keen to return to winning ways following defeats to Galatasaray and Crystal Palace in the past week. Here, Football London provides all the details you need to catch this pivotal match at Stamford Bridge.

When does Chelsea vs Liverpool kick off?

Chelsea will face Liverpool on Saturday, 5 October at 5:30pm. The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.

Which channel is broadcasting Chelsea vs Liverpool?

Sky Sports will be providing coverage of the match, which can be viewed on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage commences from 5pm.

Team news for Chelsea vs Liverpool

Enzo Maresca is grappling with plenty of injury and suspension woes. Trevoh Chalobah will be sidelined due to his red card in the 3-1 loss to Brighton, exacerbating the Italian manager's issues at centre-half.

Injury setbacks to Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana mean that Maresca has only Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong and Jorrel Hato as pure defenders to halt the Reds.

Cole Palmer is also ruled out for Chelsea with a nagging groin injury, joining Andrey Santos, Liam Delap and Dario Essugo on the longer-term injury list. The midweek return of Reece James is a significant lift for Maresca, especially after his substitute appearance against Benfica, putting him in the running for Saturday.

In the red corner, goalkeeper Alisson was forced off during the second half of the Galatasaray game with a hamstring problem. The Brazilian number one is expected to remain sidelined until the November international break following a scan that confirmed the severity of the injury.

Reds manager Arne Slot acknowledged the goalkeeper's unavailability for the Chelsea matchday squad, as he said: "Alisson is not a part of the squad. And he's not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team. So, he will be out for Saturday."

Alisson is expected to miss the trip to London along with Giovanni Leoni, who suffered an ACL tear during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup. On Friday, Slot confirmed that Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa are both undergoing fitness assessments, after one was substituted in Turkey and the other didn't travel for the match.

He said: "Hugo is going to train today again and let's see where he is, and the same can be said for Federico. We have to wait and see after the session where exactly they are."

Liverpool will be eager to return to their winning form, but Stamford Bridge has not been a happy place to visit for the Reds in recent times. The current Premier League champions haven't tasted victory at Chelsea since September 2020, with three draws and one loss in their most recent encounters.

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