Mykhaylo Mudryk could make his Chelsea debut at Anfield, while Newcastle and Manchester United will miss their Brazilians
Shoots of recovery or a false dawn? Both Jürgen Klopp and Graham Potter will be desperately hoping their respective 1-0 wins last time out demonstrated the former. Liverpool versus Chelsea may lack its usual consequences, with the teams occupying ninth and 10th place in the table and a 10-point chasm between themselves and fourth place, but their managers would beg to differ. Klopp admitted there would have been genuine doubt around Anfield on Saturday had Liverpool repeated their tame efforts at Brighton in the FA Cup replay at Wolves. An improved display from a much-changed team at Molineux, particularly in terms of Liverpool’s pressing and energy, left Klopp with major selection dilemmas for Saturday as well as renewed optimism. Potter was simply relieved after Chelsea secured only a second win in 10 games last weekend against Crystal Palace. Mykhaylo Mudryk could be involved for the first time since his big-money arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk as the visitors strive for much-needed momentum. Andy Hunter
Liverpool v Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)
Arsenal v Manchester United, Sunday 4.30pm
West Ham v Everton, Saturday 3pm
Manchester City v Wolves, Sunday 2pm
Crystal Palace v Newcastle, Saturday 5.30pm
Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest, Saturday 3pm
Southampton v Aston Villa, Saturday 3pm
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