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City in action

Allow me to turn your attention to the closing stages at Molineux.

Manchester City are currently being held by Wolves but the champions are beginning to throw the kitchen sink at Gary O'Neil's side.

If you wish, you can join my colleague Harry Bamforth (who will magically appear here later on) for the final 10 minutes or so.

Just click the link below!

What a day for it

By Dan Davis

The sun is shining at Anfield although there's a chill in the air.

Supporters have been slowly but surely trickling their way through the turnstiles to take their seats for the second match on Super Sunday.

I have, unfortunately, spotted a few half-and-half scarves. Please, for the love of football, get those binned. They're awful.

You can get a pie for the same price. No brainer, that.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 20, 2024 A fan poses with a replica Premier League trophy outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Fans of Liverpool make their way to the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Reporting for duty

By Dan Davis

Cole Palmer took a brief tour of the Anfield pitch after Chelsea's coach arrived and looked to be in a relaxed mood.

He shared a laugh with Noni Madueke before heading back inside.

Liverpool's squad, clad in their light green training wear, are also on the scene with just over an hour left before we get underway.

The atmosphere is building very nicely indeed.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 20, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT)  Cody Gakpo of Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool arrive for the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

James recalled

By Dan Davis

Reece James has yet to play for Chelsea this season - until now!

The right back has been recalled at Anfield this afternoon and has been handed the captain's armband by Enzo Maresca.

James sustained his latest injury setback during the club's pre-season tour of the United States but trained during the international break.

Maresca confirmed he would be in today's squad.

COBHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Reece James of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on October 18, 2024 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

By Dan Davis

The big headline from that starting XI is the return of Reece James. This will mark his first appearance of the season.

Either he or Malo Gusto will line up at left back with Marc Cucurella suspended. My money is on the latter, but we'll see.

Enzo Fernandez isn't in the squad so Romeo Lavia starts in midfield.

Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho will form a three-man support line for Nicolas Jackson. That looks very dangerous.

Liverpool team news - no Mac Allister

By Dan Davis

As expected, Caoimhin Kelleher lines up between the sticks for Liverpool, replacing the injured Alisson.

Alexis Mac Allister is absent after missing out on training on Friday. In comes Dominik Szoboszlai in his place.

Curtis Jones also starts while in attack, Cody Gakpo has been given the nod over Luis Diaz. There's plenty of firepower on that bench.

Kelleher aims to impress

By Dan Davis

Some big words from Caoimhin Kelleher this week.

Liverpool's back-up goalkeeper has vowed to give Arne Slot another selection dilemma when he starts this afternoon.

Kelleher, who looked to leave in the summer, will be drafted into the XI with Alisson ruled out for a couple of weeks through injury.

My intention is to give the manager something to think about, give him a headache maybe. If I play so well, how can he take me out, something like that.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21:  Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Serious homework

By Dan Davis

Enzo Maresca recently revealed his football philosophy was heavily influenced by Jurgen Klopp's pressing machine at Liverpool.

In fact, he watched 38 of their games in a single week when he began his coaching career. That's some brutal homework!

Arne Slot, of course, is now the man in the dugout at Anfield but Maresca still believes his side can learn from their opponents.

Cole Palmer has been told he could take parts from Mohamed Salah's game, especially his hard work in and out of possession.

Two new boys are in town - but who will come out on top?

COBHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Enzo Maresca of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on October 17, 2024 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Afternoon!

By Daniel Davis

Right, then. Who's looking forward to this one? Hands up.

This has all the makings of an absolute Premier League cracker. The ingredients are certainly there this afternoon.

Liverpool are top of the table (for now, of course, with Manchester City currently in action) after a blistering start to the season.

Visitors Chelsea are no pushovers, however, and look reborn under Enzo Maresca, who has rightly earned plenty of plaudits.

We'll have all the build-up and team news so don't go anywhere.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) General view during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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