Premier League In Focus – Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview

When? Wednesday 31^st January, 19:45 (UK)

Where? Stamford Bridge

What channel is it on? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will not be televised live in the UK

Are tickets still available?

Chelsea - https://www.ticketbis.net/chelsea-v-bournemouth-tickets/ev330832

Bournemouth – SOLD OUT

Where can I stream the match? N/A

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last five meetings: Chelsea W5
Premier League meetings: Chelsea W4, Bournemouth W1
All-time meetings: Chelsea W9, Bournemouth W2

CHELSEA

Predicted line-up: Caballero; Azpilicueta, Cahill, Rudiger; Moses, Bakayoko, Kante, Alonso; Pedro, Batshuayi, Hazard

Unavailable: Willian (Injured)

Doubtful: Morata (Injured), Courtois (Injured), David Luiz (Injured)

BOURNEMOUTH

Predicted line-up: Begovic; S. Cook, Francis, Ake; A. Smith, L. Cook, Gosling, Daniels; Ibe, Wilson, Fraser

Unavailable: Mings (Injured), Defoe (Injured)

Doubtful: Arter (Illness)

PREDICTION
Chelsea have struggled to match up to their performances of last season with their league form stuttering of late, and although they comprehensively beat Brighton last time out they have lost ground in the race for second place. A win over Bournemouth would see them apply pressure on Manchester United who play the following evening. Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in five league outings but they may well struggle to extend that run to a half-dozen.

MEMORABLE MEETING
December 2015 saw Bournemouth record a historic victory over the then defending Premier League champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The first ever Premier League meeting between these two sides would be decided by a late Glenn Murray goal as the Cherries returned to Dorset with a very unlikely three points.