League
leaders Chelsea will face West Ham United in an early Premier League game on
the Boxing Day.
Kick-off: Friday,
26-December-14, 12:45
Venue:
Stamford Bridge, London
Referee:
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Chelsea
Chelsea
star Eden Hazard is expected to be back after picking up an ankle injury
against Stoke City on Monday.
Oscar
is likely to take his role back from Cesc Fabregas who played as an attacking
midfielder at the Brittania Stadium. John Obi Mikel is the likely one to be replaced by
Oscar which will drop Fabregas to a deeper role.
West Ham
West
Ham midfielder Mark Noble is doubt for this clash due to a calf problem.
James
Tomkins is also likely to miss this clash with a hamstring injury. The
centre-back is likely to be rested for Sunday’s clash against Arsenal.
Stats:
- The Blues have won last eight home games in the Premier League.
- Chelsea have scored more than a goal in each of their last eight home League games.
- Chelsea have kept five clean sheets in last seven home games against the Hammers in all campaigns.
- West Ham have lost only one of their last eleven Premier League games.
- The Hammers have won only once in the last seventeen meetings against Chelsea.
Prediction:
Chelsea 2 – 1 West Ham United, the away
side will give a tough time to the league leaders.
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