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Chelsea face much needed confidence boost against bottom placed Southampton

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge under mounting pressure after another frustrating defeat, this time a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. This loss further dented Chelsea’s hopes of securing UEFA Champions League football next season. Enzo Maresca’s side have now lost three of their last four league matches (W1), and a win here is crucial to […]

Chelsea must WIN away at Villa park.. but this stat is daunting

Aston Villa and Chelsea meet at Villa Park in a crucial Premier League showdown, with both sides looking to boost their European qualification hopes. Villa’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Wednesday extended their winless league run to five matches (D4, L1), while Chelsea arrive on the back of a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brighton, their […]

Match Preview: Chelsea look for cup revenge after Carabao disaster

Chelsea travel to the Amex Stadium on Saturday night for an all-Premier League showdown in the FA Cup fourth round, as Enzo Maresca’s side looks to keep their cup ambitions alive. The Blues are aiming to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 2018 after suffering three consecutive final defeats between 2020 and […]

Match Preview: Chelsea aim to upset odds against a resurgent Manchester City side

Manchester City will look to bounce back from a disappointing 4-2 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League midweek when they host Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, Pep Guardiola’s side crumbled, underlining their recent struggles to maintain control in high-stakes matches. However, a 6-0 demolition of […]

Match Preview: Chelsea must beat Wolves or face a serious top four crisis battle

Chelsea’s promising pre-Christmas form has evaporated in the new year, with the Blues enduring a five-match winless run in the Premier League (D3, L2). Once seen as Liverpool’s closest title challengers, Enzo Maresca’s side has tumbled out of the top four and faces an uphill battle to revive their season. A clash with relegation-threatened Wolves […]

Match Preview: Chelsea aim to stay in top four race against high flying Bournemouth

After a dominant 5-0 win over League Two Morecambe in the FA Cup, Chelsea will hope to carry that momentum into the Premier League when they host an in-form Bournemouth. However, the Blues are well aware that domestic cup dominance doesn’t necessarily translate to league success, as their recent run of four league games without […]

Match Preview: Chelsea’s bad form must end at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace

Venue: Selhurst Park   Date: January 4, 2025   Competition: Premier League   Crystal Palace begin the new year with a daunting task as they host Chelsea, a team that has tormented them in recent years. Despite some positive recent form, Palace will need to defy history and find a way to overcome their London rivals, who have […]

Match Preview: Chelsea hit the road to face struggling Ipswich Town

Venue: Portman Road   Date: December 29, 2024   Competition: Premier League   As the Premier League season reaches its halfway point, Ipswich Town face a daunting task as they welcome a Chelsea side eager to bounce back from their Boxing Day disappointment. For the Tractor Boys, who fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Arsenal on Friday, […]