Chelsea will look to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League on Sunday when they host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick as the Blues beat Wolves 6-2 and they next face a Palace side who have lost both of their matches so far in the league.
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Chelsea recent form
Chelsea’s first game of the campaign was a tough one as they faced champions Manchester City in a fixture they lost 2-0. A week later, they were effervescent going forward, destroying Wolves 6-2 in a game in which Madueke scored three.
On Thursday evening, the Blues actually suffered defeat away at Servette, but progressed to the Europa Conference League Stage on aggregate.
Chelsea injury news
Pedro Neto and Male Gusto were not in the squad for the Servette game but Enzo Maresca has confirmed that the decision to leave them out was a precaution.
Reece James and Romeo Lavia are still out, but could return after the international break.
Last Chelsea starting XI (Premier League)
Crystal Palace recent form
Palace have endured a difficult start to the new campaign as they’ve lost both their opening matches against Brentford and West Ham.
On Tuesday, they did secure a League Cup victory over Norwich, winning 4-0 at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace injury news
Matheus Oliveira should return for Palace after the international break, but Chadi Riad was forced off with a knee injury in the 10th minute against Norwich so he will miss this one.
Last Crystal Palace starting XI
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Assistants: Darren Cann, Steve Meredith
Fourth official: Peter Bankes
VAR: Michael Oliver
Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart
Chelsea – Player to Watch?
Madueke scored a cracking hat-trick in the last Premier League game against Wolves and, despite so many options on the wing, it seems like he is making the right wing spot his own in this bloated Chelsea squad.
Crystal Palace – Player to Watch?
Eberechi opened his account for the season with a goal and assist against Norwich so he’ll be eager to impress…
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Publish date : 2024-08-30 07:45:00
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