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Chelsea F.C. Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves

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"Monday Night Football!" In the words of the immortal Hank Williams Jr. "are you ready for some football? A Monday night party?" Well, this is what we'll have, sort of, when Wolves visit Chelsea F.C. Both sides very much need this game, but for very different reasons. Wolves are just outside the drop zone, but only on point differential. They're actually level on points with … [Read more...] about Chelsea F.C. Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves

Chelsea Team News vs Wolves: Palmer, Enzo, Lavia, Colwill

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One of the main reasons that Chelsea have had such a successful season so far is squad fitness. In 2024-25, they have avoided injury crisis, unlike last season. But as a visit from Wolverhampton Wanderers approaches, Enzo Maresca and company must now deal with a slew of injury concerns, to some of their best and most expensive players. Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Wolves: Palmer, Enzo, Lavia, Colwill

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth

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This weekend saw Chelsea FC do exactly what they're supposed to do, against a lower division side, as they crushed fourth tier Morecambe, 5-0, in their FA Cup opener on Saturday. Now the opposition gets a whole lot tougher, with AFC Bournemouth coming to town for a league fixture in midweek. There was obviously, and naturally, some squad rotation last time out. Now it's time … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth

Chelsea F.C. Starting XI Prediction vs Morecambe F.C.

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Morecambe F.C. currently reside 23rd in the 24 team Football League Two division. That is of course the fourth tier of the English FA pyramid. So with Chelsea currently 4th in the Premier League, this FA Cup clash is literally 4th versus 91st. It stands to reason that Blues boss Enzo Maresca will naturally field a very weakened side on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Chelsea F.C. Starting XI Prediction vs Morecambe F.C.

Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace

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When Chelsea FC travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday, it'll be a London derby that no longer has any Premier League title implications. Chelsea are now 10 points behind Liverpool, having played one more game than the league leaders. They are having a nice season, to be sure, but from here on out, it's all about the top four. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace

Chelsea Team News at Ipswich Town: Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, Carney

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Romeo Lavia is as injury-riddled as it gets, as far as Chelsea FC players go. However, he may recover from his thigh injury in time to feature at Ipswich Town on Monday night. "Romeo is still recovering," Blues boss Enzo Maresca said on Christmas Eve. "He’s much, much better and out on the pitch and working, but unfortunately, he’s not ready for the next game." … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Ipswich Town: Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, Carney

Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham

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The Fulham Road derby will be upon us this Boxing Day, and ahead of this Enzo Fernandez provided a very revealing interview to ESPN. While he's far from the only one, Enzo Fernandez, simply put, did not live up to his price tag last season at Chelsea FC. One of the first big budget deals of the Todd Boehly era (i.e. extreme over-spending) he came over on a €121m ($126m) deal … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham

Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Lavia, James, Fofana, Carney, Badiashile

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If you ever listened to the beginning of the Spice Girls' cover of the Christmas classic "Sleigh Ride," then you know that part of the festive feeling this time of year pertains to football. It's most likely Posh Spice (given the David Beckham connection), or it could be Sporty Spice, who expresses her excitement for the yuletide by mentioning how it's football season, and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Lavia, James, Fofana, Carney, Badiashile