chelsea It is hoped that their visit will bring relief from the recent crisis. Crystal Palace In a Premier League match at the weekend.
The Blues have signaled their title ambitions in recent weeks but have now fallen to fourth after suffering an embarrassing 2-0 loss to a relegation-threatened side. Ipswich Town On Monday.
Things got even worse for Enzo Maresca's side as they lost to derby opponents Fulham on Boxing Day and a goalless draw with Everton, making it three successive draws without a win for Enzo Maresca's side. They have managed just one goal throughout their slide, at the feet of Cole Palmer, while strikers Nicholas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have been blanked in three games.
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Meanwhile, Crystal Palace 15th in Premier League rankings As Oliver Glasner fights to keep the Eagles in the top flight. They have picked up the pace with just one defeat in their last five league games.
sports news Ahead of this clash, we bring you all the latest team news with both sides desperate for a point.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea line-up, expected starting 11 days, team news
A short Crystal Palace injury list has benefited Glasner this season. Adam Wharton and Mateus Franca now.
Additionally, Glasner confirmed: Rob Holding He was told to leave the team and train on his own, giving vague explanations that sounded like they were disciplinary-related.
Mark Guehi He should return for this game after missing Southampton's win due to a yellow card suspension. You can see it in an American way. Chris Richards After he took his place along the back three, he was sent back to the bench.
Crystal Palace predicted line-up (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell — Sarr, Mateta, Eze
injured: Wharton (groin), Franca (ribs)
Stopped: doesn't exist
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The large squad available to Maresca has alleviated some of the injury absences. The thinnest position is center back. Benoit Badiaschule He went missing due to a muscle injury. Wesley Fofana He was out due to a hamstring injury.
Kani Chukwuemeka I missed the Ipswich game due to illness and could have come back here, but Romeo Labia He will likely still be sidelined as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
The biggest tactical question for Maresca is who to select as a striker. both Christopher Nkunku and nicholas jackson They've been effective this year, but have both been blanked in their last three games without a draw.
Chelsea expected lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sánchez (GK) — Disasi, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella — Caicedo, Fernandez — Maduke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
injured: Badiasile (muscle), Fofana (hamstring), Labia (hamstring)
Stopped: Mudrik (Suspended after doping test)
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Live Stream, TV Channel
Here's how to watch Premier League matches from some of the major regions of the world.
| tv channels | streaming | |
| USA | — | peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| uk | — | — |
| australia | — | Optus Sports |
| India | — | Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
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Crystal Palace vs Chelsea line-up, predictions from 11th, check team news, injuries: Jackson or Nkunku for Blues?
