Antonio Conte was dismissive of Arsène Wenger’s suggestion that the title is already Chelsea’s to lose, but will face Stoke seeking a 13th successive league win and conscious that his team are favourites. “I’m pleased if people are changing their opinions (of us),” he said. “But that means you must pay even more attention.” Standards must not slip here. Stoke drew at Stamford Bridge and twice triumphed at home against the Londoners last term. They represent distinctly awkward opposition. Dominic Fifield

Kick-off New Year’s Eve 3pm

Venue Stamford Bridge

Last season Chelsea 1 Stoke City 1

Referee Robert Madley

This season G15, Y64, R1, 4.40 cards per game

Odds H 2-7 A 12-1 D 5-1

Chelsea
Subs from Begovic, Eduardo, Ivanovic, Zouma, Aina, Mikel, Fàbregas, Solanke, Van Ginkel, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Batshuayi

Doubtful Hazard (knee)

Injured Terry (gluteal strain, Jan)

Suspended Pedro (one match)

Form WWWWWW
Discipline Y39 R0

Leading scorer Costa 13
Stoke City
Subs from Given, Haugaard, Adam, Sobhi, Afellay, Crouch, Bony, Verlinden, Ngoy, Teixeira, Krkic, Bardsley
Doubtful Bardsley (knee)
Injured Muniesa (knee, 7 Jan), Cameron (knee, 14 Jan), Ireland (leg, Feb), Butland (ankle, Feb)
Suspended Arnautovic (last of three)
Form WWLDDL
Discipline Y33 R1

Leading scorer Allen 5

WWWWWWWWWWWWW, Another 3 points is assured. Go Chelsea, d true pride of England

This is going to be an interesting but tricky tie for Chelsea. Stoke are known for their heavy defending and frustrating style of play under Tony Pulis. But under Mark Hughes, they are playing more flowing footie football.

I think we will win this and Hazard will score. But not easily sha because teams are beginning to match up to Chelsea in the past five matches despite the results.

Looking forward to January to see the strength Conte will add to the side.

Well, paarde dey always change once game don start sha. So make we wait see.

For those that will be needing a link to follow the match by, you have more than an hour and half to search for one because you must not miss this match.

Chelsea 3-0 Stoke city

I don't like football

Janetessy:
I don't like football

Who cares

Who cares

Janetessy:
I don't like football

u shouldn't have commented

paschal47:

Who cares

Are u talking to me ?

What am i SAW !!!!!!!! MIKEL in the SUBSTITUTE line up. what is Antonio KoTE driving at ?

Chelsea 5 stoke 0 after the match, come back and like this post

God do something to our general enemy called Buhari

Optional1 where are you?

Let's make it 13th in a row boys. Perfect way to end the year! COYB!!!!

Janetessy:




Are u talking to me ?

Aren't you janetessy?

We are gona smash stoke ass in few minutes time..#Kfbffh

and over 4.5

Blue armies you can do it again.... Team3point...

Chelsea

Win win win

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Still expecting 13 winning in a row and the 11th clean sheets today

Janetessy:
I don't like football

Why?....it's interesting

Janetessy:
I don't like football

Kindly leave the page then

I'm here to support the blues!


Chelsea 4 - Stoke 0.


Quote me after the match.

Anyone with link to stream should please share. Many thanks

I believe my club will make it 13 straight win. Up blue

Blues all the way......

Janetessy:




Are u talking to me ?

Eh!

1&O.V 2.5...Moses to score..quote m after the match

Chelsea all the way. Other teams mind the gap after this match. Diego one goal for you.