Chelsea take on the visitors Crystal Palace in the round 20 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, January 15th at Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea are trying to find a recipe to save the season. The Blues have been playing for a year now, or rather, they live in the “turbulence” mode caused by the need for Roman Abramovich to sell his offspring. A lot of things don't work out, especially this season. It was not possible to add even after the change of mentor - the appointment of Graham Potter gave only a temporary effect. Pep Guardiola recently defended an opponent whom he beat in both cups (and already 4-0 last weekend) and in the Premier League, recalling that he himself began to give results in Foggy Albion only in the 2nd year of work. But Boehly has already left the position of sports director, and this is in the midst of the transfer window.
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Crystal Palace are not so convincing this season. In 2021, the Glaziers decided to go for a renewal, a rejuvenation of the squad - and the coaching rotation became a symbol of this, when the most experienced Hodgson was replaced by Vieira. In general, the first season of Patrick's return to the Premier League was definitely positive, with him the team improved noticeably. But this season is less clear. In winter, the London club won only against the crisis Bournemouth, losing devastatingly to both Fulham and Tottenham. And even the crisis Southampton was able to knock them out of the cup.
Chelsea already have 11 wins in a row with this neighbor. This fall, they took a 2-1 away game with Crystal Palace. The Blues still show decent football from time to time and it's time for them to win, they are not so hopeless. We believe that this can be done with a historically convenient opponent.
Prediction for the match: Chelsea to win.