Rafa Benitez is in an upbeat mood ahead of Liverpool's trip to Chelski this Sunday, claiming his side is "ready" and "we are planning to go there and win."

This match will go a long way to determine if the summer spending spree has begun to bridge the gap with the league champions.

The Reds may well have won their last two games against Jose Mourinho's men, in the Community Shield and last season's FA Cup semi-final, but the Blues boss would dismiss those defeats as merely cup action.