Chelsea is 9th in the Premier League with 14 points and has a record of four wins, two draws, and three losses. Chelsea's last Premier League match was a 2-1 loss to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea also played mid-week in the EFL Cup and advanced to the next round after beating Wolves 4-3.

A host of Premier League managers addressed the media on Friday ahead of a huge weekend of football. Liverpool's Arne Slot looked ahead to a huge clash against Aston Villa for his side, while he also refused to be drawn on whether negotiations are still ongoing to extend his contract and insisted his focus is on returning his team to winning ways.

All eyes this weekend will of course be on Liverpool as their poor form continues, following a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup.

With a crucial fixture list including Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City clashes coming up, Slot’s squad will be pushed thin and pressure on the Dutchman threatens to intensify.