Warm-ups done. Huddles done.

Ready?

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, speaking before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium: "Today's not going to be easy. Swansea are a good team and have been unlucky. They can play but we know what's going to come, we are prepared. 

"I don't know how busy I will be but I don't mind a quiet one. A first Premier League clean sheet is what we are aiming for."

Image source, Rex Features

They've just had a minute's applause for ex-Swansea and Wales footballer Mel Charles, who died last week, aged 81.

The younger brother of John Charles, Mel played 31 times for Wales and was in the team that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 1958.

Image source, PA

While Francesco Guidolin probably won't be talking to mortgage advisors in South Wales anytime soon, Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp might be tempted to lay some roots on Merseyside. He's here to stay.

The German says he could see himself ending his managerial career at Anfield.

"I don't know if I will be back in Germany as a coach yet," the 49-year-old told a German television station this week. "It's very, very unlikely that I will still be sitting on the bench when I am 60. 

"And, if at the end of my career I only got to coach Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool, then it will certainly have been three fantastic clubs." 

Pat Nevin
Ex-Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 live

Francesco Guidolin probably has been judged too soon. But that's the way the Premier League is. The pressure is on, but he'll accept that. They haven't been playing that well, but not that bad either.

Swansea have had a really tough run of games. Isn't that always the way when you are under pressure?

Image source, Getty Images

You've got to give Francesco Guidolin credit for his realism. Most embattled managers would dismiss their job was on the line when quizzed about their future by reporters.

But the Swansea gaffer was refreshingly honest when asked whether defeat against Liverpool could end his tenure.

"It could happen. Maybe," said the Italian. "But if we win on Saturday for the period of the international break you don't speak any more about my position.

"But my position is not important, Swansea's league position is important, and we must get a result."

Simon Brotherton
Match of the Day commentator at Liberty Stadium

"It's too early to tell where Liverpool's excellent early-season form may take them, but if they play like they did when I saw them at Chelsea recently it could be a long afternoon for the home side.

"These are worrying times for Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin, with pressure mounting and the team winless in the league since the opening day of the season.

"They produced a battling performance against Manchester City last week but chairman Huw Jenkins has apparently been sounding out possible managerial replacements.

"The Swans won this fixture 3-1 back in May, but a similar scoreline this weekend would be a major surprise."

Football Focus

Image source, BBC Sport

Our resident Mystic Meg has been looking into his crystal football once again.

BBC Sport expert Mark Lawrenson has guessed the outcome of all 10 of this weekend's matches - and the former Liverpool defender is going for an away win.

His opponent for this week's fixtures is comedian and actor Elis James (he's a Swansea fan...). 

See who the pair are backing and don't forget to guess the scores yourself in our Predictor game.

Samuel Hill: Not so much a match but when Mandaric appointed Rix as manager of Pompey instead of Stevie Claridge's assistant. My heart sank.  

Tom Franks: As a Sunderland fan, most matches have this affect

Sean Wilkinson: Losing 6-1 against stoke, Stevie's last game for the club, beginning of the end for Rodgers, humiliating last game for Gerrard!  

Image source, Getty Images

Football Focus

As ever Football Focus is the place to be from midday.

After a turbulent week in football, Dan Walker is joined by Danny Mills and Mark Schwarzer to look ahead to today's games while Alan Shearer makes a bonus appearances to discuss the fall out of Sam Allardyce's departure as England manager.

There are also interviews with Arsene Wenger - on his 20 years at Arsenal, Sunderland manager David Moyes, Swansea striker Fernando Llorente and Reading boss Jaap Stam.

Turn on BBC One or watch at the top of this page.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at the Liberty Stadium

Swansea City head coach Francesco Guidolin makes one change from last Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Manchester City, with record signing Borja Baston making his first Premier League start in place of Fernando Llorente, who is ruled out with a minor rib injury.

Swansea XI: Fabianski, Rangel, Amat, van der Hoorn, Naughton; Britton, Cork, Fer; Routledge, Sigurdsson, Borja.  

Image source, BBC Sport

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also makes one change, with centre-back Dejan Lovren replacing Ragnar Klavan following last weekend’s 5-1 thrashing of Hull.

Liverpool XI: Karius, Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Mane, Coutinho, Firmino.  

Image source, BBC Sport

BBC Radio 5 live

There may be a golf tournament going on across the pond but you can still follow all of today's football across BBC Radio. 

From 12:30 Ian Brown and Pat Nevin will be in position at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea host Liverpool.

You will be able to listen to our usual goals service from 15:00 plus updates from the Ryder Cup or, if you prefer, switch over to BBC 5 live sports extra for uninterrupted commentary of Hull City against Chelsea courtesy of Ian Dennis and Steve McClaren.

Tune in or listen at the top of this page.

Image source, Getty Images

Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin, speaking to Sky Sports: "We are working hard in this period but we need a good result. We played well in the last game against Man City But we need a result. We are focused on this game and it's a difficult game. 

"We showed against City we can play against a big teams. Liverpool is another big team. For my players it's important because it's important to be confident. Fernando Llorente had a injury in training and is not available. Borja Baston is an important player and I trust him."

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: "One change? It's a sign of performance in training. I am always looking for good things and also for weakness. If someone shows me they are not in the race, or if I have misjudged something I will change. 

"It's a good line-up and a strong line-up and even a good bench. It's important we keep the momentum and go back to the base and try again. Keep it simple with that experience of being successful. 

"We have to learn and that's why we put big expectations on ourselves. We are desperate and highly motivated. The Swansea manager is doing a brilliant job. Four points at this point is not what they expect. But they will strike back."

Image source, Getty Images

Liverpool make one change with  Dejan Lovren in for Ragnar Klavan in defence.

Swansea forward Borja Baston makes his first league start.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at the Liberty Stadium

Image source, Getty Images

While Liverpool go in search of a fourth straight Premier League win which would lift them up to second in the table, Swansea City are enduring a torrid spell.

Head coach Francesco Guidolin’s future hangs in the balance with his side just one point above the relegation zone and without a win since the opening day of the season.

Ryan Giggs and Bob Bradley are among those who are being considered as potential successors and, writing in today’s match programme, Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins appears to be feeling the strain.

“The last year or so has been the hardest we’ve endured since I became chairman over 12 years ago,” he says.

“I’m sure most of us have become accustomed to the stories that hit the headlines, but it doesn’t half hurt when it’s your own club making the headlines for the wrong reasons.”