Chelsea's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool
Chelsea started their new era under Mauricio Pochettino with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Despite the points being shared, Blues supporters came away from the game encouraged after seeing their team show fight and a desire to win for a full 90 minutes — something that had been lacking last season.
Todd Boehly summed this up as he made his way down into the tunnel after the game before giving Pochettino a huge embrace following a positive performance. There's still plenty of work to be done in the transfer window with Moises Caicedo set to sign for the Blues in a British record £115million deal — but it was a goodstart for Pochettino and Chelsea in an intense fixture.
Liverpool took the lead through Luis Diaz after the Colombian winger latched onto the end of a stunning Mohamed Salah cross. Axel Disasi responded for the Blues as he became the 26th player in the club's history to score on their debut.
Salah and Ben Chilwell both had goals ruled out for offside following VAR checks as the points were shared at Stamford Bridge between two sides that have caught the headlines last week throughout the Caicedo transfer saga. Following a good opening performance under Pochettino, football.london takes a look at the Blues' next five Premier League fixtures and how they compare to their rivals.
West Ham (A) — Sunday, August 20
Up next for Chelsea is a tricky away fixture against London rivals West Ham United. The Hammers have lost captain Declan Rice this summer and could still be forced to sell Lucas Paqueta to Manchester City after a second bid was rejected for the Brazilian midfielder.
Chelsea drew 1-1 against the Hammers in the same fixture last season after ex-Blues defender Emerson equalised for West Ham
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