Premier League 2018-19 – Brighton vs Chelsea Preview
AT A GLANCE
When does Brighton vs Chelsea kick off? Sunday 16th December, 13:30 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs Chelsea being played? The American Express Community Stadium
What television channel is Brighton vs Chelsea on? Brighton vs Chelsea will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Brighton vs Chelsea? N/A
Are tickets still available for Brighton vs Chelsea?
Brighton – https://www.seagullstickets.com/en-gb/categories/home
Chelsea – https://www.chelseafc.com/en/tickets---membership/buy-tickets?pageTab=GENERAL%20ADMISSION
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last six meetings: Chelsea W6
All-time meetings: Brighton W1, Chelsea W8, D1
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
Predicted line-up (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bruno Saltor, Balogun, Dunk, Bernardo; Knockaert, Propper, Stephens, March; Gross; Murray
Unavailable: Duffy (Suspended)
Doubtful: Jahanbakhsh (Injured), Izquierdo (Injured)
CHELSEA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso; Kante, Kovacic, Jorginho; Pedro, Hazard, Willian
Unavailable: Van Ginkel (Injured), Ampadu (Injured)
Doubtful: Kovacic (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea will be looking to regain the consistency levels that they showed at the start of the season after recent slip-ups. Brighton are a difficult opponent on home turf and will test Sarri's men, but even if the hosts do manage to score, Chelsea should claim all three points in this one.
