Hello and welcome to LIVE updates on what is a heavyweight Champions League clash in terms of history and real pedigree in the competition. The six-time winners host the seven-time winners in a repeat of the 2005 and 2007 finals. Kick off 20.00 BST.

CLOSE! Jota takes Robertson's pass in his stride, weaves past his man and sees a low drive towards the far corner deflected to safety.

CLOSE! Origi has the chance to justify his selection almost immediately but miscues his attempted first-time finish from Robertson's superb cross from the left.

Liverpool are looking for a 10th win in 13 CL Group stage matches under Klopp.

Keita looks to set the tone early with a long-range effort that is well blocked.

H2H: This is the third meeting between the two teams with the previous two showdowns coming in the aforementioned 2005 and 2007 CL finals. In terms of Italian opponents, Liverpool have faced them 14 times at Anfield, winning eight and losing five with the defeats coming at the hands of Genoa (1992), Roma (2001), Fiorentina (2009), Udinese (2012) and Atalanta last year.

KICK OFF! Liverpool get us underway in this Group B clash of European giants. The Merseysiders will attack the Kop end in the first half.

UEFA STAT: AC Milan have only won two of their last eight games in European competition (D4 L2), all of which came in the UEFA Europa League last season. This will be their first game in the UEFA Champions League since March 2014, when they were eliminated by Atlético Madrid over two legs in the last 16.

When legends collide!

Alisson on what happened in Istanbul in 2005: "That game was something amazing to see. It's something amazing to see even now, bringing back the memories. I think there are unbelievable memories for all LFC supporters. Those players are an inspiration for me and for all my teammates."

Time for the warm up as Liverpool gear up for a European night under the lights at Anfield - with the 12th man present!

Jurgen Klopp: "This is the strongest group we've had since I've been at Liverpool. In 2012-2013 at Dortmund, I think we had Manchester City, Real Madrid and Ajax - that was a proper group. This group keeps out two really good teams from knockouts and delivers one strong team to the Europa League. I never understand when people talk about changes to the Champions League. I like the Champions League how it is and this group shows there are no games where people will think 'do I really want to watch that'. It will be exciting from the first second to the last second. I can't see any kind of early decisions made in this group."

AC Milan boss, Stefano Pioli: “We are there to demonstrate we are not on holiday. We are there to do something. This match is very special because we are back in the Champions League and we will play with great pleasure but we need to demonstrate we are back in the Champions League. We are in a very good position in our pathway and we have grown up so much, but we have to show that. We need to have the mindset that we can play against any team.”

FLASHBACK: Relive the incredible drama from the 2005 CL final in Istanbul.

Liverpool hit back from 3-0 down at half time to force a 3-3 draw AET before winning on penalties. Incredible!

INSIDE EUROPE: Milan are back in the Champions League for the first time since 2014. They are currently second in Serie A, behind leaders Roma on goal difference, with three wins from three. We caught up with our Eurosport Italy colleague Carlofilippo Vardelli to find out what to expect from the resurgent Rossoneri.

As expected, there's no Zlatan Ibrahimovic for AC Milan with the Rossoneri making three changes from Sunday’s 2-0 win over Lazio in Serie A. Simon Kjaer, Ismael Bennacer and Alexis Saelemaekers get the nod.

The absence of Zlatan means Ante Rebic leads the line with ex-Arsenal and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud on the bench.

Liverpool make four changes from the 3-0 win over Leeds. Joe Gomez headlines with his first start of the season in place of Virgil van Dijk, who is on the bench.

Divock Origi is also a surprise inclusion with Sadio Mane amongst the substitutes. Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson return in midfield with Thiago and the injured Harvey Elliott dropping out.

CONFIRMED TEAMS – LIVERPOOL: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Matip, Robertson, Fabinho, Keita, Henderson, Salah, Origi, Jota... Subs: Adrian, Kelleher, Van Dijk, Konate, Thiago, Milner, Mane, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Minamino, Tsimikas, Phillips. /// AC MILAN: Maignan, Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Hernandez, Bennacer, Kessie, Saelemaekers, Diaz, Leao, Rebic... Subs: Tatarusanu, Jungdal, Ballo, Tonali, Giroud, Romagnoli, Kalulu, Florenzi, Maldini, Gabbia.