Several Liverpool players will leave for international duty after the match, with the Jurgen Klopp's men returning to league action against newly-promoted Leeds United on the weekend of September 12.
Klopp will leave Anfield at the end of the season after announcing his decision in January to take a sabbatical after an incredibly successful nine-year stint at Liverpool. Liverpool have been searching for the German's replacement.
'I would say Liverpool will finish fifth, and Chelsea will finish seventh, just going off current form,' he added. 'I think Liverpool will make a good run for the the top four but ultimately fall short.'
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said at the time: "I only have good things to say about Philippe, but I think he left Liverpool because he wanted to play for one of the two big Spanish clubs.
The Premier League's body of referees have explained why Luis Diaz' goal for Liverpool against Tottenham was ruled out Liverpool are set to receive a statement of apology from the Premier League's body of referees, the PGMOL, which revealed
The Citizens head to the Liverpool game after beating Manchester United 3-1 in their last Premier League tie. Guardiola's men currently sit in second position on the Premier League table with a point behind leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool made the announcement in a statement via their website on Saturday. The statement read, "Liverpool FC's Premier League retained list has been released, confirming the departure of four Academy players after the 2020-21 season.