Chelsea vs Liverpool: 5 key battles that will decide the match

#4 Mo Salah vs Cesar Azpilicueta

Liverpool v Chelsea

Fresh from winning the Puskas Award at the recent FIFA Gala, Mo Salah will set his sights on stepping up to the plate against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old Egyptian international had one of the most spectacular debut campaigns in footballing history, scoring 44 goals and helping Liverpool to the Champions League Final. His performances saw him rightly rewarded in the top three of the FIFA and UEFA awards, as well as being named the PFA and PWA Player of last season.

His standards have dropped somewhat this season, but he has still contributed three goals in the Premier League.

He will come directly in opposition to Cesar Azpilicuetta. The 29-year-old Spanish international has forged a reputation of being one of the most consistent Chelsea defenders since his 2012 transfer from Marseille, and having spent the last few seasons playing out of position (both at left-back and centre-back where he excelled), he has been deployed back to his preferred position on the right side of the defence.

This battle of pace and versatility will be an exciting one to watch, and could be a key pointer in deciding who triumphs in the clash.