Liverpool Begin Premier League Campaign With Trip To Chelsea

Liverpool kick off their Premier League campaign with a mouthwatering trip to Chelsea this afternoon, as the new season gets started. Kickoff at Stamford Bridge is 4.30pm (UK), with Anthony Taylor taking charge of proceedings.
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Team News
Chelsea have named a strong starting XI, with Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell making their debuts for the club. They are joined by the likes of Reece James, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the starting lineup.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have named a strong side of their own. Alisson Becker starts in goal, with Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold making up the back four. Diogo Jota makes his first start for the club, alongside Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones.
Key Battles
The battle between Thiago Silva and Diogo Jota will be one to watch out for. Silva is one of the best defenders in the world, and will be looking to prove his worth against one of the most exciting attacking players in Europe.
Another key battle will be between Mohamed Salah and Ben Chilwell. Salah has been one of the best players in the Premier League over the last few seasons, and will be looking to continue his good form against one of the best left-backs in England.
Prediction
This is a tough game to call, as both teams have strong squads and are capable of winning. However, Liverpool have been in good form recently and are likely to edge this one. We predict a 2-1 win for the Reds.
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