Following the international break, attention will now turn back to the English Premier League, which has got off to a fascinating start.
After seven matches, Liverpool lead the log, but are closely followed by Manchester City and Arsenal, while an underwhelming start from Manchester United has left them in 14th spot, and heaped pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Will the break serve Manchester United well?
There is no doubt that Manchester United remains the most avidly followed and supported team in South Africa, and the Red Devils will next take on 11th-placed Brentford at Old Trafford.
It could be another tricky encounter, with kick off at 16:00 SA time.
In other big matches to note, Tottenham host West Ham on Saturday (13:30 kick off SA time), while later in the day Arsenal travel to Bournemouth (kick off at 18:30).
There are two mouthwatering fixtures on Sunday, with ever-dangerous Wolves hosting Manchester City at 15:00 before the blockbuster battle between Liverpool and Chelse at Anfield (17:30 kick off).
Arne Slot’s Reds, currently leading the table, will be eager to maintain their top spot against a resurgent Blues side. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be looking to make a statement and secure a crucial victory at one of the most intimidating stadiums in English football.
Courtesy of Showmax and Premier League Productions, Liverpool right back Conor Bradley has shared his memories facing Chelsea: “I’ve got two really good memories playing against Chelsea. Obviously I scored my first goal against them, and then we also won the Cup at Wembley against them as well, so yeah two really good games, and two games I really enjoyed playing in.”
On his first goal in LFC’s’s 4-1 win against Chelsea: “To be honest it was just one of those nights where everything just sort of goes your way, and with the goal and the two assists, it was just a perfect night and I couldn’t have dreamt of it going any better to be honest. It was a really proud night for me and my family.”
On captain Virgil van Dijk’s winner against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final: “I think I just went mental when Virgil scored. I think we all just ran out and everyone was hugging each other. It was wild , but such a special feeling winning my first trophy for the club, and something that will live with me forever.”
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