Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways when they travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday, 1st October, going into the game we will be reviewing previous meetings between both teams, possible lineup, team news and also analyzing the current form of both teams....CONTINUE READING
Current Form
Chelsea have had a shaky start to the season, their poor form saw Tuchel get sacked, Graham Potter has been in charge for just one game and Chelsea were only able to secure a draw, their last six meetings has seen the win just one game whilst also drawing one and losing three.
Crystal Palace have also had a shaky start to the season, they have two wins, three draws and one loss in their last six games games in all competitions, they have had fewer losses than Chelsea.
Head-To-Head
This encounter has been one sided for the last five meetings with Chelsea coming out on top on all occasions.
Team/Injury News
Graham Potter will be hoping the likes of Mount and Kai Havertz replicate the goal scoring form they had with their national teams, also the new manager will be boosted by the return of Ngolo Kante.
The midfielder has battled injury this season and has missed the last couple of games, his return will definitely help Potter steady the shaky Chelsea team.
Match Referee
Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the center referee for the Chelsea vs Crystal Palace game.
Key players
Wilfred Zaha has been in top form for Crystal Palace this season, he will need to be firing on all cylinders when they take on Chelsea.
The midfielder has been the engine for Chelsea since moving from Leicester City a couple of years back, his absence has always coincided with a run of poor performances for Chelsea, his return is exactly what Chelsea needs to get back on track.
Possible Lineup/ Formation
Chelsea Starting XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Fofanna, James, Jorginho, Kante, Sterling, Mount, Havertz, Aubameyang.
Match Prediction
Giving past meetings between these two, Chelsea have a good chance of winning the game but based on current form that seems highly unlikely, Crystal Palace are expected to take something from the game.