Summary

  • Jose Mourinho: "The fight goes on"

  • "There are some fights you can't win"

  • "The fans know why we are not getting results"

  1. Mourinho better for it?published at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Kevin Kilbane
    Former Everton and Sunderland winger on BBC Radio 5 live

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    The pressure of Chelsea qualifying for the Champions League comes from the people above Jose Mourinho, rather than the fans, based on what has happened at the club over the last 10 years. There have been managers who have better starts who have lost their jobs. So what if he isn’t successful this season? I bet he will be a better manager for it, even if he doesn’t get what he wants.

  2. Under the cosh?published at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Jose MourinhoImage source, Getty Images

    One thing I'd really suggest you take a look at this lunchtime is this video on Jose Mourinho's body language. What is it giving away? 

    Professor Geoff Beattie - who you may know as the psychologist once used in the Big Brother house - has run the rule over Jose's body language.

    He covers everything from the speed of eye movement to what's known as a 'lip purse'. It's interesting. Watch our analysis.

  3. One last shout...published at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    We have players in the tunnel. James Milner stands hands on hips and does a wiggle to loosen off. "COME ON BOYS", go the shouts. 

    Jose Mourinho takes his seat on the bench as the home fans begin to make some noise. What a story we could have here. This feels edgy. 

  4. Klopp's big testpublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

    Jurgen Klopp is still seeking his first Premier League win as Liverpool manager - and faces the biggest test so far here against champions Chelsea.

    Klopp has been pleased with what he has seen as a steady improvement but a win here today will certainly help his mission to "turn doubters into believers" at Anfield.

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    When will Jose leave Chelsea?

    Thanks Oliver. You can all send your thoughts to #bbcfootball.

    Chelsea fans show their support for Jose MourinhoImage source, Getty Images
  6. Here we go...published at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet warms upImage source, Getty Images

    I love this time on a Saturday, an exciting afternoon of Premier League action ahead and the lunchtime game just gets the juices flowing.

    The final jogs, the final stretches are underway. Martin Skrtel stretches out his groin and hamstring, he looks like a cheese string he's so bendy.

    There's a Belgian embrace between Christian Benteke and Eden Hazard, while Simon Mignolet - another Belgian of course - just watches on with a James Bond-esque stare. 

    Back down the tunnel they go.

  7. Chelsea in pieces...published at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Nemanja Matic and Diego CostaImage source, Getty Images

    A Jose Mourinho side is normally tough, durable, hard to beat.

    This year, Chelsea seem brittle, weak and there to be swept aside.

    Can the Portuguese boss piece this jigsaw together again? If he is to, he may be wise to start at the back.

    Chelsea have shipped 19 league goals this season, nearly two a game. The only teams worse at the back? Norwich (21), Newcastle (22) and Bournemouth (22).

  8. The 1995 paradisepublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 BST)

    CoolioImage source, Getty Images

    Ah great times referenced in our last post - 1995. 

    Blackburn clocked 11 points from 10 games as defending champions but perhaps more importantly, on the weekend of their 10th game - a 4-1 defeat to Manchester United - Coolio topped the UK charts with 'Gangsta's Paradise'.

    "Me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of..."  

    You know the rest.

  9. Chelsea's lame startpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Chelsea's title defenceImage source, Opta
  10. Predict today's resultspublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Predictor graphicImage source, .

    Think you know your football? According to our league table, 15-24 year-olds are out in front when it comes to predicting the results of Premier League matches this season, just ahead of 45-54 year-olds, while the youngest (13-15) and oldest players (over 65) occupy the bottom two positions.

    Can you help change all that? Predict the outcome of the weekend's matches using the BBC Sport Predictor here.

  11. 'Changes needed at Anfield'published at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Stamford Bridge

    Jurgen Klopp squints in the sunImage source, Reuters

    "I like Klopp and I think ultimately he will be successful. But he'll need to make changes: there are four or five players in the Liverpool squad who just aren't built for his fast-paced pressing game."

  12. Klopp with no one up top...published at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Liverpool fcImage source, Liverpool FC

    Jurgen Klopp is watching on as his side go through drills on the pitch. The German has his arms folded, his face is that of a man focused. While his start at Anfield has been unspectacular, his side are undefeated on his watch.

    A huge test awaits today though. Will Roberto Firmino play as the false nine or maybe Adam Lallana? This is a new approach for the Reds.

    Roberto FirminioImage source, Liverpool FC
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Tweet us on #bbcfootball

    A carved Chelsea pumpkin for HalloweenImage source, Reuters

    So let's keep is simple. You tweet us: At what point does Jose Mourinho leave Chelsea? Give us a reason. Send them through to #bbcfootball.

  14. Is Mourinho under pressure?published at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Trevor Sinclair
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    Daily StarImage source, Daily STar
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    I think the players are playing for him, we saw that at Stoke, and he still seems humorous in his interviews and is putting up a fight. I think he will learn from this season, but it looks to me like Chelsea have had a poor pre-season and they have been complacent over the summer. Maybe if he can take anything from this season, he should be more magnanimous in defeat.

  15. Carra and Terry back Jose...published at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    John Terry has just told the media the Chelsea players back their manager.

    Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher spoke highly of Mourinho in his Daily Mail column earlier,, external stating the ex-Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss had proven himself enough to deserve more time at Stamford Bridge.

    Interestingly, Carragher thinks the upheaval and controversy of doctor Eva Carneiro leaving Chelsea would have shaken players.

    "Doctors and fitness staff are like agony aunts, sounding boards who listen to the issues and problems you might have," writes Carragher.

    "But doctors don’t just look after players — more often than not, they will also help out when there is an illness in your family, so you develop a high level of trust with them."

  16. Striker-free Redspublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    So what have these two managerial heavyweights cooked up for us in terms of team news?

    Well first of all, hear the 'false nine' klaxon loud and clear. Liverpool boast no striker in their starting XI - Divock Origi has reportedly picked up an injury, Christian Benteke makes the bench.

    Good news for Chelsea fans - Diego Costa is fit after leaving the field injured in their latest defeat.

    The Blues look strong. Who fills the striker role for Liverpool? Your guess is as good as mine.

    Chelsea
    Liverpool
  17. Special One v Normal Onepublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2015

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Jurgen KloppImage source, Getty Images

    There's often a bit of needle in this one, these sides you may recall built up a decent rivalry a few years back when both were experiencing happier times.

    It is probably fair to say Liverpool fans respect Mourinho without loving him. But to claim the title of being the side who ended his reign at his beloved Blues would probably create many a smile.

    And it could be a double whammy. In Jurgen Klopp, the Reds probably grabbed one of only a handful of men viewed as being in the same managerial universe as the self proclaimed 'special one'.

  18. Happy Halloween Jose...published at 12:00

    Chelsea v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Jose MourinhoImage source, Getty Images

    Has Jose seen a ghost?

    Or behind his eyes, is the focus on this man's next move...  

    Roman AbramovichImage source, Getty Images

    It's Halloween, the man who guided a side to the title five months ago is reportedly facing the sack. These my friends, are scary times.