English Premier League : Crystal Palace vs Chelsea preview 01/04/2025
Crystal Palace is set to host Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Selhurst Park. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT (10:00 AM ET).
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
Broadcast Information
United Kingdom: The match will not be televised live. However, radio updates and commentary will be available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
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United States: Viewers can watch the game live on Peacock Premium.
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Canada: The match will be available on fuboTV Canada and Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada.
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Playing Ground: Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park, located in South London, has been the home of Crystal Palace since 1924. With a seating capacity of approximately 25,486, it is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, largely attributed to the passionate support of the Holmesdale Fanatics. The stadium's compact and intimidating environment often poses challenges for visiting teams.
Team News
Crystal Palace
Manager Oliver Glasner has a relatively fit squad but will be without defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is ineligible to play against his parent club, Chelsea. Chalobah's absence is expected to be covered by either Chris Richards or the returning Chadi Riad.
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Injuries:
No significant injury concerns reported.
Suspensions:
None.
Chelsea
Chelsea is dealing with several injury setbacks, particularly in defense. Center-back Wesley Fofana, who was initially expected to be out for five weeks due to a hamstring injury, might now miss the entire season after scans revealed more damage than anticipated. Fellow center-back Benoit Badiashile is also sidelined until February. On a positive note, Romeo Lavia is close to returning from a thigh injury, and Reece James is expected to play against Crystal Palace after being absent since November.
Injuries:
Wesley Fofana (hamstring) – potentially out for the season.
Benoit Badiashile – out until February.
Romeo Lavia (thigh) – nearing return.
Suspensions:
None.
Possible Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
Defenders:
Chris Richards
Maxence Lacroix
Marc Guéhi
Midfielders:
Jesús Muñoz
Jefferson Lerma
Cheick Doucouré
Tyrick Mitchell
Forwards:
Ismaïla Sarr
Eberechi Eze
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
Defenders:
Malo Gusto
Tosin Adarabioyo
Levi Colwill
Marc Cucurella
Midfielders:
Moises Caicedo
Enzo Fernández
Noni Madueke
Cole Palmer
Pedro Neto
Forward: Nicolas Jackson
Head-to-Head
Historically, Chelsea has dominated this fixture, winning 24 of the last 30 Premier League meetings between the two sides. Crystal Palace has managed only four victories in that span, with two matches ending in draws. The last encounter at Selhurst Park saw Chelsea secure a 2-1 victory, with goals from Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount.
Recent Form
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has shown resilience in recent matches, securing a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa and a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. The Eagles currently sit mid-table, aiming to climb higher with a positive result against Chelsea.
Chelsea
Chelsea has experienced a dip in form, suffering back-to-back defeats against Ipswich Town and Manchester United. These losses have seen them drop to fourth place in the Premier League, two points behind Nottingham Forest. Manager Enzo Maresca will be keen to halt this slide and get the Blues back to winning ways.
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