Liverpool away to Chelsea on Sunday, playing Chelsea this early in the season is going to test our credentials to retain the title. I cannot see a 0:0 draw, there are going to be goals. Chelsea have spent over £200million so far, while Liverpool's spending is just under £20 million. I an going for 2:2 draw. Other fixtures and predictions: Saturday 19th September. Everton vs West Bromwich Albion 2:0 Leeds United vs Fulham 2:0 Manchester United vs Crystal Palace 3:1 Arsenal vs West Ham United 2:0 Sunday 20th September. Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur 1:1 Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion 2:2 Chelsea vs Liverpool 2:2 Leicester City vs Burnley 2:1 Monday 21st September Aston Villa vs Sheffield United 1:1 Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City 1:3
Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard impressed with Chelsea debutants You wouldn't call it a mediocre display by the Reds, because their forwards got four goals, but it was the first time for a while that they weren't joined up from front to back. The defence was all over the place and yet the front three were excellent. It's nothing to worry about as a one off, though, and in terms of joining things up Thiago Alcantara's arrival from Bayern Munich will strengthen their midfield. He is an upgrade on Georginio Wijnaldum, put it that way. Lawro's prediction: 1-1 Raye's prediction: The Liverpool song 'We've got Salah' is the first thing I think of here because I was on 'Soccer AM' when someone came on the show and sang it last season. It was hilarious. Liverpool have still got Salah and he is in great form too - I think this will be a high-scoring game. 2-2 LAWRO HAS GONE FOR 1:1 DRAW. Chelsea v Liverpool (16:30 BST) Chelsea kicked off their campaign with a good win over Brighton while Liverpool's performance against Leeds was a bit patchier, but with the same result.