Published on December 27th, 2023
This match marks the midpoint of the 2023-24 Premier League season, with 19 games played and 19 yet to come.
A victory would propel us to 25 points, putting us on track for a total of 50—six points ahead of our performance in the historically challenging campaign of the previous season.
Conversely, a loss would set us on course for 44 points, mirroring last season’s overall tally.
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While an additional win per half-season technically signifies improvement, it may not evoke significant excitement. On a positive note, our current standing shows no decline.
Interestingly, the only instance of having fewer points at the halfway mark in a 38-game Premier League season was in 2015-16 when we had 20 points; last season, we had 26 at this stage.
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Date / Time: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- United States (EST): 2:30 pm
- United Kingdom (GMT): 7:30 pm
- India (IST): 1:00 am (next day)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee:
- On Pitch: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Note: This marks Salisbury’s first officiation in a Chelsea (men’s) game.
Weather Forecast: Windy and rainy
Broadcast Information:
- United Kingdom:
- TV: None
- Streaming: Amazon Prime
- United States:
- TV: None
- Streaming: Peacock
- India:
- TV: Star Sports HD1
- Streaming: Hotstar
- Nigeria:
- TV: SuperSport MaXimo 1, Canal+ Sport 4
- Streaming: SuperSport GOtv
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Chelsea Squad Update: Latest Team News And Player Insights
Another setback, particularly fueled by the disappointing manner of our defeat at Molineux on Sunday, has thrust us into yet another period of stagnation, with no discernible progress in sight.
However, amidst this slump, we’ve managed to string together a commendable series of home results: an impressive five-match unbeaten streak, comprising three victories and two draws.
Notable among these was the thrilling 4-4 encounter against Manchester City and the gripping 1-1 clash with Newcastle United in the League Cup, which we ultimately won in a penalty shootout.
The upcoming fixtures at home seem favorable, offering a good chance to sustain this positive streak until spring, with no formidable opponents in sight.
Yet, harboring expectations of consistency from our team, beyond inconsistency and injury woes, may prove to be a futile endeavor. I use “may” with a hint of perhaps feigned optimism.
Speaking of injuries, Enzo Fernández will miss his second consecutive match after an impressive run of nearly playing every game in 2023.
Additionally, Lesley Ugochukwu finds himself back on the injury list due to a hamstring injury suffered an hour into a forced start, prompted by Moisés Caicedo’s absence due to illness on Sunday.
Fortunately, Caicedo is expected to make a return soon.
The situation has reached a point where Chelsea hasn’t bothered to provide an official injury update on their website.
It seems even the update itself is undergoing a rehabilitation program, mirroring the status of players like Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Ben Chilwell, Robert Sánchez, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Trevoh Chalobah.
Noni Madueke and Roméo Lavia both made a return to the bench on Sunday, but only the former had the opportunity to play.
Both players will be crucial once again, especially with Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer suspended due to accumulating yellow cards—fifth yellows of the season for incidents such as diving and kicking the ball away. Classic Chelsea!
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Crystal Palace Team Update: A Season In Turmoil
Crystal Palace’s promising start to the campaign has taken a nosedive, with the team now enduring a seven-game winless streak, comprising three draws and four defeats.
Over the last two months (and just two matches since the September international break), they have managed to secure victory in only two games across all competitions.
Despite these statistics, confidence is not on the rise; instead, there’s a prevailing sense of trepidation.
Unfortunately, Crystal Palace will be without key players due to long-term injuries, including Cheick Doucouré, Joel Ward, Sam Johnstone, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Rob Holding, and Odsonne Édouard.
With a meager 18 goals, Palace currently ranks as the second lowest-scoring team in the league.
However, their defense has held up better than some, conceding 26 goals compared to our 28.
As they head into their next fixture, there’s a concern that the match could turn into another demanding slogfest if they fail to break the deadlock early.
The team’s recent away performances include a 1-1 draw at West Ham and a 2-2 draw at Manchester City.
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