Chelsea return to Premier League action this weekend 17th january as they host Brentford at Stamford Bridge, still adjusting to life under new boss Liam Rosenior.
The Blues showed promise with a 5-1 FA Cup win over Charlton but were edged 3-2 by Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
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Chelsea confirmed the upcoming fixture on their official X handle,
Back at the Bridge on Saturday.
Team news
Team news sees Chelsea without Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Mykhailo Mudryk, while Cole Palmer and Reece James remain late fitness calls. Moises Caicedo returns from suspension. Brentford are missing Josh Dasilva and Fabio Carvalho, but Dango Ouattara is back from AFCON duty.
Possible lineups
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Brentford possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago
Prediction
Most predictions point to a tight game. Sports Mole expects a 2–2 draw, BBC Sport also thinks it will end in a high-scoring draw, while Sky Sports believes both teams will score and the match will finish level.
Where to watch
Fans can follow the match across different regions. In the United States, it will be streamed on Peacock and shown on NBCSN. In the United Kingdom, there is no live TV broadcast, but supporters can follow live text and audio commentary on the Chelsea Official App and the club’s website, with highlights later on the Sky Sports app and Match of the Day on BBC One at 10:30pm.
In Canada, the game will be available on Fubo Sports via DAZN, while viewers in India can watch on Star Sports Select 1 and stream it on JioHotstar. In other countries, coverage will be provided by local broadcasters such as beIN Sports, Canal+, and Optus Sport.
