Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day as they look to extend their incredible winning streak.
Antonio Conte’s men __have won their last 12 league games and can set a club record should they beat the Cherries.
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The Blues are, however, without N’Golo Kante and Diego Costa, who __have been vital to their success so far.
Here we take a look at fixture and what could happen on Boxing Day.
It’s a big game for…
Jack Wilshere.
The Arsenal loanee admitted he wants to derail Chelsea’s title bid on Boxing Day and do his parent club a favour.
The 24-year-old, who has been enjoying a lot of playing time in his bid to get back to his best, would love to play his role in Arsenal’s hunt for the Premier League by downing Chelsea.
Likely line-ups…
Conte will be forced into two changes with both Costa and Kante suspended which means Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi could be handed his first Premier League start.
Cesc Fabregas, a midfielder who has fallen down the pecking order under Conte, should replace Kante in the side.
Bournemouth will be without Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake, who is ineligible due to conditions of his loan agreement.
Marc Wilson could come in to partner Steve Cook.
If you memorise one stat, make it this…
Chelsea have only won one of the last 11 league matches when Costa hasn’t played, drawing eight and losing two.
Last time they met…
Bournemouth 1-4 Chelsea
Eden Hazard scored his first league goals of the season as Guus Hiddink’s side tore Bournemouth apart.
Pedro and Willian were also on target, with Tommy Elphwick getting Bournemouth’s only goal of the game.
Metro.co.uk prediction…
It’s hard to back against Chelsea given their sensational form but the lack of Costa and Kante could problematic.
Bournemouth may feel in their absence they can nick a point but Chelsea should still be too strong.
Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth
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