Chelsea – Crystal Palace

Match analysis

Chelsea host Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash that could see the Blues climb back into the top six. Sitting fifth with seven points from four games – two wins, a draw and a loss – Chelsea have scored ten and conceded nine, while Palace languish sixteenth on three points after a win and three defeats, their goal tally sitting at six for and eleven against. The home side will be looking to extend their modest scoring edge, whereas the visitors will need to tighten a leaky defence if they hope to spark a revival. Historically the two clubs have traded blows in recent meetings, but Chelsea’s recent form gives them a clear psychological advantage heading into the fixture. A win for the hosts would widen the gap to the chasing pack, while a Palace upset could launch a dramatic climb from the relegation zone.