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A titanic battle is expected at Anfield as English Premier League leaders Liverpool welcome Chelsea in one of the two matches lined up for Sunday.
The Reds have taken 18 points from a possible 21, after winning seven and losing just once to underline their title credentials. The Blues on the other hand have mastered four wins, two draws and a single loss under new head coach Enzo Maresca whose only defeat was in the hands of Pep Guardiola's City side in the season opener.
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With four points separating the two sides, Liverpool’s title credentials will be put to test with goalkeeper Alisson Bekker missing out the match through injury. The Brazilian stopper sustained a hamstring injury in a win at Crystal Palace on October 5 and is expected to be sidelined until at least the next international break, in mid-November.
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Alisson, who is considered the best EPL goalkeeper, will also miss fixtures against Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa in the action-packed schedule. Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise Alison.
Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is a doubt for the match after limping against Palace although he represented his country during the international break while academy graduate Harvey Elliot remains sidelined with a foot injury.
The Blues have got problems of their own especially with suspensions. Despite having a settled back four this season, Maresca will be without Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana. The pair will serve one-match suspensions after picking up their fifth bookings of the season in the fiery draw with Nottingham Forest.
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Tosin Adarabioyo and Renato Veiga will replace the duo while captain Reece James remains to feature this season. A win will see Liverpool maintain their position at the top while a loss will allow Manchester City to overtake them should they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sixth-placed Chelsea will move to fourth with victory.
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