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Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by iwaeda: 12:41am On Apr 10, 2021 |
Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News, Betting Odds & Key Stats By Keshav Awasty on April 10, 2021 2:38 am | Leave a Comment Chelsea will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in the Premier League when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. We are into the run-in period of the season, with tables starting to take their final shapes across leagues, with the end of the campaign in sight. In the Premier League, the final game on Saturday in Gameweek 31 will see Crystal Palace play hosts to Chelsea at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace have once again been quite comfortable in the Premier League this season under the tutelage of Roy Hodgson, who has ensured another top-flight campaign for the Eagles. The hosts are currently 12th on the table with 38 points to their name. And, with 10th-placed Arsenal just four points clear of them, a top half finish might not be out of question. Chelsea, on the other hand, have endured a roller-coaster of a 2020/21 campaign, having first blown hot and cold under Frank Lampard before beginning their recovery under Thomas Tuchel. The Blues have lost just once with the German manager in-charge, although that was their most recent game, against West Brom in a result that has left them fifth and behind West Ham United. The reverse fixture, played at Stamford Bridge back in October, saw Chelsea produce a stunning second half display to cruise to a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace. Ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides, The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter. Team News & Tactics Crystal Palace Mamadou Sakho is one of six Crystal Palace players who will miss out against Chelsea. (Photo by Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images) Mamadou Sakho is one of six Crystal Palace players who will miss out against Chelsea. Roy Hodgson has a number of roster issues hampering his preparations ahead of the visit of Chelsea. On Saturday, the Crystal Palace manager will be bereft of the services of as many as six first-team players due to injuries or other issues. The likes of James Tomkins, Mamadou Sakho, Nathan Ferguson, Nathaniel Clyne and James McArthur all remain on the sidelines, with James McCarthy the only player who is set to return. Meanwhile, Michy Batshuayi is unavailable, as he is ineligible to take on parent club Chelsea as part of the terms of his loan deal. None of the absentees, apart from maybe McArthur, are posing any sort of a major headache for Hodgson, who will set Crystal Palace up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Vicente Guaita set to take his place in goal for the hosts. In front of him, Cheikhou Kouyate and ex-Chelsea defender Gary Cahill will form the central defensive partnership, while Joel Ward and Patrick van Aanholt will be the two full-backs. Up ahead in midfield, captain Luka Milivojevic will have a key role to play, as he will need to keep things tight in the middle of the park along with Jairo Riedewald. Out wide, Eberechi Eze and Jordan Ayew will be the two players looking to take up central positions and support the two strikers – Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha. Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Cahill, van Aanholt; Ayew, Milivojevic, Riedewald, Eze; Benteke, Zaha Chelsea Like his counterpart in the Crystal Palace dugout, Thomas Tuchel has one fresh roster issue to deal with ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park. On Saturday, the Chelsea boss will have to make do without just one first-team player, with Thiago Silva suspended after being sent off last time out against West Bromwich Albion. In Silva’s absence, Andreas Christensen ought to slot in at the centre of the back three, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger starting alongside him in the three-man unit. Edouard Mendy will be stationed in goal, with the Chelsea goalkeeper hoping to continue stepping up, just as he did against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. A few changes are in order in midfield as well, with N’Golo Kante set to return to the starting lineup, with Mateo Kovacic being his partner in the middle of the park. Out wide, Marcos Alonso and Callum Hudson-Odoi should be installed as the two wing-backs. Mason Mount is the single-most important figure in the Chelsea first-team squad and the English international is a certainty in the attacking setup. Mount will likely have Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud for company in the final third, with the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz being options off the bench. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; Hudson-Odoi, Kovacic, Kante, Alonso; Pulisic, Mount; Giroud Key Stats Crystal Palace have lost their last six Premier League matches against Chelsea, their worst run in this fixture. There has not been a draw between these two sides in 19 previous Premier League meetings. Crystal Palace could keep four consecutive top-flight clean sheets at home for the first time since April 1992. However, their total of 48 league goals conceded is just two short of their final tally from the 2019/20 season. Chelsea are yet to lose away from home in the Premier League under Tuchel (W3 D2). The only Blues manager to avoid defeat in his first six away games was Luiz Felipe Scolari, who went unbeaten in his first 10. Chelsea have scored just five goals in their last five away Premier League games, with three coming from the penalty spot. The Blues have not scored more than two goals in any of their 16 matches under Tuchel in all competitions. Olivier Giroud has scored in four of his five Premier League Who else but Mason Mount? The English international had come into this season on the back of a breakthrough campaign with Chelsea. However, the way he has stepped up in the ongoing season has been nothing short of remarkable, with Mount establishing himself as a pivotal figure for the Blues. In defeat last week, Mount was Chelsea’s best player and when they did return to winning ways, the 22-year-old once again stood out. So, as Chelsea look to reclaim a spot in the top four ahead of the end of the season, it is Mount who will need to be at his very best while being supported, starting with the game against Crystal Palace. |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Prodigee: 5:53pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Hardgun: 5:53pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Jodaan(m): 5:53pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Lamasta(m): 5:53pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by pregnantMan: 5:54pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by flexyrule(m): 5:54pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
0-2 already |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by posty56: 5:54pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
2 zero already ah ah, Chelsea for life |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by olumate(m): 5:55pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Nobody: 5:55pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by gevans(m): 5:55pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
Chelsea all the way |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Antihypocrite: 5:55pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by admnistratorsma: 5:56pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by moscobabs(m): 5:57pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Angelfrost(m): 5:57pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
The only top team Palace Sabi open eye for na Man United... Under 20 minutes, Dem don spread leg finish with a full squad at that. Maybe it's time for Sir. Roy to call time on his stint in management. This team is deteriorating badly under him. 1 Like |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by anyamashima(m): 5:58pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by psychologist(m): 5:58pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by gevans(m): 5:58pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by dfrost: 5:59pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by codedphyness(m): 6:00pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
we are winning this match with minimum of three zero |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Tonymegabush1(m): 6:00pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
Anything but 3points for the blues and wait for porto 2nd leg game.... Blues for life 1 Like |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Otasikwe(m): 6:02pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Slymonster(m): 6:02pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
First time 3 goals for Chelsea. I love what I am seeing |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:02pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Hardgun: 6:02pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by JaneYave(f): 6:02pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
dfrost:Buy in our name. Up Chelsea! 1 Like |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Elder4sure(m): 6:03pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
It's 3:0 already Chelsea haters where Una dey 2 Likes |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by CSTRR: 6:03pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
We need to make top4 and quickly. Chelsea is a wounded lion right now. Anybody wey come go collect until top 4 is secured. 6 Likes |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by Otasikwe(m): 6:03pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
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Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by emmyw(m): 6:04pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
0 - 3 |
Re: Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea (1 - 4) On 10th April 2021 by gevans(m): 6:04pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
5 goals for Chelsea |
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