Chelsea look to bounce back from a recent slump in Premier League form when they take on Bournemouth. The Blues, currently fourth in the table, face a tough test against a seventh-placed Bournemouth side just three points behind. A win for either team could significantly impact the race for Champions League qualification.
Chelsea face Bournemouth in the Premier League after a resounding victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup.
The Blues have faltered as of late winning just one of their last five Premier League games. Losses to Ipswich Town and Fulham, plus draws to Everton and Crystal Palace, resulted in Chelsea dropping to fourth in the table. Needing to find a string of results to fend off the surging Newcastle United and rebounding Manchester City, the latest task isn't going to be any easier.
Bournemouth sit seventh in the table on 33 points, just three behind Chelsea. A win for the Cherries would take them level on points, but Chelsea would maintain the advantage in goal differential barring a lopsided scoreline. If Enzo Maresca is going to put together a second half of the season resulting in Chelsea returning to the Champions League, a win against Andoni Raiola is the perfect jumping off point.Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth RB: Malo Gusto
—Gusto starts on the right side of the defense after appearing off the bench in the FA Cup against Morecambe.CB: Levi ColwillLB: Marc Cucurella—Caicedo patrols midfield as one of the club's best players.—Neto starts on the right hoping to cause Milos Kerkez problems.LW: João FélixST: Nicolas JacksonREAD THE LATEST CHELSEA NEWS, PREVIEWS, PREDICTIONS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE
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