Chelsea will welcome Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge in their third premier league fixture after defeating Wolves 6-2.
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This Sunday, Chelsea will face off against Crystal Palace in what promises to be an exciting London derby at Stamford Bridge. Both teams are looking to gain crucial points as the Premier League season progresses, with Chelsea aiming to build momentum under Mauricio Pochettino, while Crystal Palace, under Roy Hodgson, seek to continue their solid start to the campaign.
Chelsea have had a mixed start to the season, showing flashes of brilliance but also struggling with consistency. The Blues will be keen to capitalize on home advantage and secure a victory that could help them climb the table. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have been resilient, and their compact defensive setup combined with quick counter-attacks makes them a tough opponent for any side.
Team News
Chelsea: Chelsea have been dealing with several injuries this season, which could impact their lineup. Key players like Reece James and Christopher Nkunku are still sidelined, while there are doubts over the fitness of Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana. However, Pochettino has plenty of depth in his squad, with Raheem Sterling, Enzo Fernández, and Cole Palmer likely to feature prominently. The availability of new signings could also add a fresh dimension to the team's approach.
Crystal Palace: Crystal Palace also have some injury concerns, with Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze both doubtful for the match. These absences could limit Palace's attacking options, putting more pressure on Wilfried Zaha and Jordan Ayew to deliver in the final third. On the defensive side, Joachim Andersen and Marc Guéhi are expected to be key in keeping Chelsea’s forwards at bay.
Kick-Off Time
Date: Sunday
Time: 2:00 PM (BST)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Head-to-Head: Chelsea and Crystal Palace have faced each other numerous times in the Premier League, with Chelsea having a dominant record in this fixture. In their last ten meetings, Chelsea have won nine times, with Crystal Palace managing just one victory. Last season, Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz.
Predicted Lineup
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
GK: Robert Sánchez
DEF: Malo Gusto, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
MID: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández; Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudryk
FOR: Nicolas Jackson
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