Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview: Blues look to bounce back as they host London rivals in Premier League clash

CHELSEA host London rivals Crystal Palace on Wednesday – and both London sides are in need of three precious points.

Mauricio Pochettino‘s Christmas got off to a rotten start as the Blues were beaten 2-1 at Wolves on the eve of the big day.

Chelsea suffered their eighth defeat in the Premier League last time out against WolvesALAMY

Jordan Ayew was on the scoresheet for Crystal Palace against BrightonGETTY

Chelsea have only taken six points from their last five games and sit 10th in the Premier League table.

Crystal Palace have been on a dogged run, with their last win coming against Burnley at the start of November.

The Eagles were denied their first victory in almost two months last Thursday as Danny Welbeck snatched bitter rivals Brighton a point late on at Selhurst Park.

When is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?

• Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will take place on Wednesday, December 27th.
• Kick off will be at 7.30pm GMT.
• Stamford Bridge will host.

What TV channel is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on and can it be live streamed?

• Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
• Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

Can I watch it for FREE?

Yes!

Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial for new customers, which includes access to watching Chelsea vs Crystal Palace.

Team news

Poch will be without two shining lights in an underwhelming season, with Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling suspended after they both picked up their fifth yellow card on the season at Molineux.

The Chelsea gaffer could opt to give Christopher Nkunku his first start to help mend their creative wounds.

Reece James and Robert Sanchez will both be out, while midfield duo Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are doubts.

For Palace, Roy Hodgson could have shot stopper Sam Johnstone back from a calf issue.

Meanwhile, creative midfielder Eberechi Eze could return to the starting line-up.

What are the odds?

Match result

• Chelsea – 3/4
• Draw – 13/5
• Crystal Palace – 18/5

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.