Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Preview and Prediction

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Antonio Conte and Chelsea have been the subject of huge criticism this week after their lacklustre display in their loss to Manchester City. This latest defeat has been a huge body blow to the Blues who are now 5 points adrift of a Champions League place and have lost 4 of their last five league games.

Even at what was once their fortress Stamford Bridge they have recorded just one win in their past 3 matches and now Chelsea will take on Crystal Palace a team who under Roy Hodgson need the points. Speculation continues to grow that Conte may leave the Blues at the end of the season.

Crystal Palace haven’t won a game in five but it’s a surprising fact given that they have fought so well. Earlier this week they were 2-0 up against Manchester United before collapsing and losing 3-2. That followed a very narrow loss to Tottenham and it’s fair to say that Palace have had a very tough fixture run in.

Away from home they haven’t won in 3 games and have scored just 9 goals- only Brighton and West Brom have scored less with 7 goals a piece.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Team News:

Chelsea: The big news for the home side is that N’Golo Kante has a good chance to return after illness

Crystal Palace: Yohan Cabaye could return after rupturing a muscle

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Head to Head:

4 of the last 7 meetings has ended 2-1 as the correct result. 3 for Palace and 1 for Chelsea

Crystal Palace have won the last 2 meetings at Chelsea

4 of the last 5 games at Stamford Bridge has seen both teams score

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