Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool LIVE: Gakpo levels after Caicedo goal, score updates, how to watch

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Game on!18:48James FindlaterBlockedCrucial block from Robertson there to prevent Neto from heading in a second.It's just not happening for Liverpool18:44James FindlaterDouble changeAndy Robertson and Curtis Jones come on as Milos Kerkez and Ibrahima Konate make way.Would imagine that means Gravenberch moving to CB18:41James FindlaterChanceSalah has some space to work his way toward the penalty area and cut inside on his left foot, but he fires over18:34James FindlaterChance!Almost an instant impact from Wirtz as he produces an unbelievable flick to play in Salah, and the Egyptian should do better as he fires into the side netting18:33James FindlaterBack underwayWe're underway in the second half18:32James FindlaterWirtz incomingFlorian Wirtz looks like he's getting ready to come on for the second half.Conor Bradley is making way, so Dominik Szoboszlai should move to right-back18:19KEY EVENTHalf-time Player Ratings | Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool It's been a game of little quality so far, separated by that wondergoal from Moises Caicedo. Already on a yellow, he's just been pulled up for another foul on Garnacho.It's just a free-kick, but Enzo Fernandez has been in the referee's ear.18:14James FindlaterChance!Great chance for Isak as Salah curls in the cross with the outside of his boot, but he heads over.18:10James FindlaterPenalty shoutsGarnacho goes down after a tussle with Szoboszlai.

Anthony Taylor waves away the shouts, and VAR has backed him up on that.Enzo Maresca is subsequently shown a yellow card for his protests and for arguing with Liverpool's bench.18:09James FindlaterChanceA slick move from Chelsea leads to Garnacho having a chance from just outside the penalty area, but his effort just goes wide of the post18:04James FindlaterYellow cardConor Bradley goes into the book after bringing Cucurella down17:54James FindlaterLiverpool strugglingAfter what was a decent enough start from Liverpool in the opening few minutes, the Reds look as though they've gone back into their shells now.We're seeing yet more sloppy play from Ibrahima Konate - he really needs to get his act together today.17:49James FindlaterChance!Almost a chance for Liverpool to equalize as Gakpo pulls it back to Szoboszlai, whose shot is blocked by Badiashile17:44KEY EVENTGOAL - Caicedo fires Chelsea aheadLiverpool once again finds itself behind as Caicedo fires in from 20 yards17:32James FindlaterKick-offWe're underway at Stamford Bridge17:29James FindlaterHere come the teamsThe teams are out, and kick-off is just moments away now at Stamford Bridge...17:25James FindlaterKick-off approachingJust five minutes to go until kick-off at Stamford Bridge.Stick with us to keep across all the action as Liverpool takes on Chelsea...17:18James FindlaterSlot explains Wirtz decisionArne Slot has just been speaking to Sky Sports about his decision to drop Florian Wirtz today:We play a lot of games, and if you play a lot of games, I think it’s quite normal, you see this everywhere around the world, that you do sometimes change one or two players. That’s what we do as well.The you try and select the games, before the game starts, you think it’s the best fit for that particular player, so you cannot compare the playing style of Crystal Palace and Chelsea.Liverpool forward Florian Wirtz (Image: Getty Images)16:59James FindlaterMamardashvili's debutA Premier League debut for Giorgi Mamardashvili today.If the last couple of games are anything to go by, he'll need to be at his best against Chelsea today...Giorgi Mamardashvili warms up ahead of Liverpool's game against Chelsea (Image: Getty Images)16:24James FindlaterChelsea team confirmedHere's how today's hosts line up...Here it is: your #CHELIV team news! #CFC pic.twitter.com/1aRx8rXW8A— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 4, 2025 16:21KEY EVENTTeam news confirmed: Salah in, Wirtz outTeam news is in from Stamford Bridge, with Arne Slot making five changes following Tuesday's defeat to Galatasaray.Mohamed Salah is back in the side along with Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister and Conor Bradley, with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike and Curtis Jones dropping to the bench.As expected of course, Giorgi Mamardashvili makes his Premier League debut in goal today as he replaces the injured Alisson Becker.Confirmed Liverpool team vs Chelsea: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak.Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Wirtz, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Robertson, Frimpong.Liverpool attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.

Alisson picked up an injury in the Champions League midweek and Mamardashvili is therefore expected to get a chance to impress in the next couple of games."We know Ali is a big loss because, for me, he’s the best ‘keeper in the world," Gravenberch admitted to Liverpool's official website."But we know with Giorgi, he showed already what quality he has. Also in training he’s really good.