Former Chelsea star Carlton Cole wouldn’t be surprised if the Blues beat Liverpool and Manchester United to to the signing of Adam Wharton.The Crystal Palace star is attracting interest from a

Second-half substitute Estevao scored a dramatic late winner to inflict a third consecutive defeat on Liverpool. The reigning Premier League champions have now dropped to second in the table, behind new leaders Arsenal. Chelsea started brightly and took the lead through a fine finish from Moises Caicedo.

It’s well known that Liverpool are very interested in signing Marc Guehi, but the Reds have monitored a different target who would be a good fit at Stamford Bridge. TBR Football confirmed that Chelsea are interested in re-signing Guehi, but his England teammate Ezri Konsa might be a smarter option for them.

Maresca joins Liam Delap (hamstring), Levi Colwill (ACL), Dario Essugo (thigh) and Mykhaylo Mudryk (doping ban) as guaranteed absentees for Saturday, while all of Enzo Fernandez (knee) Cole Palmer (groin), Andrey Santos (knock), Reece James (knock), Wesley Fofana (concussion) and Tosin Adarabioyo (calf) are uncertain at the time of writing.

The Premier League title race has reached a sharp edge early on. Arsenal climbed above Liverpool after a steady run of results, but there is a long stretch of matches ahead. Liverpool’s ability to claw back points is under the microscope.

Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Arne Slot’s side will look to get back to winning ways after losing three in a row before the international break

On the other side, Chelsea is looking to break the schneid the club finds itself in. After picking up points in each of their first four matches of the season, including wins over West Ham and Fulham, the Blues have stumbled, dropping 2-1 results to both Manchester United and Brighton, losing to the Seagulls on home soil last weekend.

Estevao gave Chelsea a late 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Our writers break down the key talking points

Premier League champions Liverpool have been dealt a blow after centre-back Ibrahima Konate was sent home from the France camp during the international break. Konate was called up by Les Bleus despite being forced off in the 56th minute of the Reds' 2-1 loss at Chelsea last weekend.

Joe Cole believes the constant transfer links to Marc Guehi are having a detrimental impact on Ibrahima Konate. The Crystal Palace captain appeared set to follow Alexander Isak to Anfield on deadline day until Oliver Glasner convinced Steve Parish to cancel the deal at the final stages.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will serve a one-match touchline ban after he admitted a Football Association (FA) charge of misconduct following his dismissal in the 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool.