Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday 27th December, 2022 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Bournemouth taking place? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Bournemouth? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Bournemouth on in the UK? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Bournemouth in the UK? Chelsea vs Bournemouth can be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
- Graham Potter has not perhaps enjoyed the start he would have hoped for at Chelsea so far and comes into the Christmas period under scrutiny from supporters with his side having lost four of their last five in all competitions pre-World Cup break, scoring just three goals in the process.
- The Blues have a plethora of players doubtful for this game due to reasons ranging from injury to late return from international duty, which is in the case of Croatian Mateo Kovacic and Moroccan Hakim Ziyech.
BOURNEMOUTH
- It’s been all action off the pitch for Bournemouth over the past month, the Cherries appointed Gary O’Neil as head coach on a permanent basis, whilst the club is also under new ownership, American Bill Foley having purchased a majority stake from the outgoing incumbent Maxim Demin.
- A virus has affected the Bournemouth squad in the week leading up to this game, whilst a number of players also face late fitness tests due to injury such as midfielder Jefferson Lerma and defender Lloyd Kelly.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Mendy; James, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Mount, Jorginho, Zakaria; Havertz; Sterling, Aubameyang
UNAVAILABLE: Broja (Injured), Chukwuemeka (Injured), Fofana (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Chilwell (Injured), Kante (Injured), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Fitness), Kovacic (International Duty), Loftus-Cheek (Injured), Mount (Injured), Ziyech (International Duty)
BOURNEMOUTH
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Travers; A. Smith, Stephens, Senesi, Zemura; Christie, Cook, Lerma, Billing; Solanke, Moore
UNAVAILABLE: Brooks (Fitness), Neto (Fitness)
QUESTIONABLE: Fredericks (Illness), Kelly (Injured), Lerma (Injured), Tavernier (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
The sight of Raheem Sterling in a Chelsea shirt will send shivers down the spine of any Bournemouth fans at Stamford Bridge, the England international having plundered 11 goals against the Cherries across his career so far and Graham Potter will desperately hope that Sterling can extend that record here with his Chelsea team in need of three points. The World Cup break came at a good time for the hosts, who will have relished the extended period of time on the training ground and they’ll be expected to win comfortably against a newly promoted side who have lost four of their most recent five Premier League fixtures
TIP: CHELSEA TO WIN
