Liverpool vs Sevilla - as it happened: Jurgen Klopp's men at Anfield in disappointing 2-2 draw

Relive all the action from Wednesday's Champions League clash

Jurgen Klopp will want a response from his players after that 5-0 defeat at Man City (Getty)

Liverpool need a good result against Sevilla on Wednesday night in their opening Champions League game, not only to get off to a decent tart but to eradicate the memory of Saturday 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Manchester City.

Indeed a victory over the Andalucian side will stand Jurgen Klopp's side in very good stead for the rest of the group stage, as the Spaniards are their only real challengers for top spot in Group E. Maribor and Spartak Moscow are the other sides making up the numbers.

Sevilla will be no pushovers though, having made a good start to their season so far, picking up seven points from a possible nine to sit third in La Liga behind Barcelona and Real Sociedad.

Plus their team is packed with some seriously European pedigree and familiar faces like Ever Banega, Wissam Ben Yedder and former Premier League men Steven N'Zonzi, Jesus Navas and Nolito.

Liverpool, meanwhile, haven't lost to anyone at Anfield since Sam Allardyce's Palace won there in April and have a pretty much full strength squad to choose from, as well as some lad called Philippe Coutinho.

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Match preview:

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) on Wednesday September 13th at Anfield.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport will be broadcasting the game but if you can't find a TV we will be live blogging it right here.

It's a big game for...

Sadio Mane. The Senegalese wing wizard was sent off harshly/rightly (depending on who you believe) after kicking Man City goalkeeper Ederson in the face on Saturday and will be banned for three domestic game after seeing his appeal against the red card rejected. He'll be looking to maintain the sort of form that saw fans and pundits alike pandering over him in the weeks leading up to last weekend's sending-off.

Mane was sent off in the first-half of Liverpool's defeat to Manchester City (Getty)

Player to watch...

Nolito. Back in Spain after a season at Man City that some might consider a disappointment and already back amongst the goals, having scored during Sevilla's 3-0 win over Eibar at the weekend. Like team-mates N'Zonzi and Jesus Navas he has experience of playing in the Premier League although he never featured at Anfield for City.

Nolito is back in Spain after a disappointing spell at Man City (Getty Images)

Form...

Liverpool: DWWWWL

Sevilla: WDDWW

Odds...

Liverpool win: 4/6

Draw: 10/3

Sevilla win: 17/4

[13 September 2017 20:33 · Jack Watson]

45 mins: Sevilla are forced into their first substitution of the game as the injured Guido Pizarro is replaced Pablo Sarabia. 

[13 September 2017 20:35 · Jack Watson]

45+2 mins: ​Liverpool fly forward again and the ball is worked to Alberto Moreno who fires a shot across Sergio Rico but the goalkeeper is equal to it.

[13 September 2017 20:37 · Jack Watson]

Half Time. Liverpool 2-1 Sevilla

Ben Yedder profited from Dejan Lovren's lapse in defensive ability to poke in the opening goal. Roberto Firmino equalised for the reds and Mohamed Salah put the red in front. Firmino had the opportunity to put the home side 3-1 up from the spot but his penalty hit the post.

[13 September 2017 20:39 · Jack Watson]

Elsewhere in Europe, Manchester City lead 3-0 against Feyenoord. John Stones put City up after two minutes, then Sergio Aguero and Jesus added to the scoreline to give Pep Guardiola's side a comfortable lead at the break.

[13 September 2017 20:42 · Jack Watson]

Carragher's right. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have been superb in the first half. Every time they get forward Liverpool look like working the goalkeeper.

[13 September 2017 20:44 · Jack Watson]

Having watched Mohamed Salah's goal again, Sevilla can feel hard done by. Replays suggest the Liverpool forward did foul Steven N'Zonzi but the referee did not see it that way, much to the protest of the Sevilla players including Ever Benega who was booked for his objections.

[13 September 2017 20:50 · Jack Watson]

46 mins: Play is back underway. Liverpool are now attacking the Kop, let's see if the famous Anfield atmosphere on a European night can carry them through this second half.

[13 September 2017 20:54 · Jack Watson]

48 mins: Alberto Moreno abandons his defensive post and Sevilla work a dangerous cross into the box which is half dealt with. Ben Yedder is beaten to a second low cross by Dejan Lovren who, this time, is alert to the danger. 

[13 September 2017 20:55 · Jack Watson]

Coutinho watch

Philippe Coutinho is back out and warming up. No sign of that bad back...

[13 September 2017 20:58 · Jack Watson]

52 mins: Liverpool pick up in the second half where they left off in the first. A bursting run from Joel Matip parts the Sevilla defence but the defender runs into traffic in the box and is unable to work the ball to a teammate.