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Stoke vs Chelsea: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?

A look ahead to the Premier League clash at the bet365 Stadium

Friday 22 September 2017 16:25 BST
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Stoke host champions Chelsea on Saturday
Stoke host champions Chelsea on Saturday (Getty)

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Stoke will be attempting to stop another top-six side in their tracks as they host Chelsea on Saturday.

The Potters may have only amassed five points from their first five games but they’ve already beaten Arsenal and held United in a 2-2 draw.

On-loan centre-back Kurt Zouma is ineligible to play against his parent club, while Geoff Cameron and Ryan Shawcross are both injured. Eden Hazard could make his first league start of the season for Chesea.

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What time is it?

The game kicks off at 3.00pm on Saturday 23 September at the bet365 Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The game isn’t being broadcast on TV. Follow updates from our live blog instead.

It’s a big game for?

Mark Hughes. The Stoke manager saw his side beat Arsenal in the second game of the new season and notably hold United to their first draw earlier this month, but the Potters are still yet to find their feet. Defeat against Newcastle last week means the side have only picked up five points from their opening five games. A win against Chelsea on Saturday would do Stoke no end of favours and hopefully kickstart their season into life.

Mark Hughes needs a big game from his men on Saturday
Mark Hughes needs a big game from his men on Saturday (Getty)

Player to watch?

Eden Hazard. The Belgian’s late introduction last weekend against Arsenal demonstrated what Chelsea miss without him in the side. He re-energised the team with his vision and technical ability and Conte will be hoping he can make the difference against a traditionally stubborn Stoke side on Saturday.

Hazard remains Chelsea's main man
Hazard remains Chelsea's main man (Getty Images)

Head-to-head:

Stoke 1 Chelsea 2, Premier League, March 2017

Chelsea 4 Stoke 2, Premier League, December 2016

Chelsea 1 Stoke 1, Premier League, March 2016

Form:

Stoke: LLDDW

Chelsea: WDWWW

Odds:

Stoke to win: 24/5

Draw: 16/5

Chelsea to win: 4/7

Full time

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Jack Watson23 September 2017 16:54

What a day in the Premier League. So far we've had 21 goals in seven games but we're not finished yet. Up next is Leicester against Liverpool and, without wishing to jinx things, there should be goals in this one.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 16:56

Team news

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:00

This evening is a repeat of Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash which Leicester won 2-0. After the game Jurgen Klopp said he was "sick" of conceding sloppy goals. I imagine he may have used more colourful language to his players in private, so will we see a better performance at the back, or will it be same old Liverpool?

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:15

Leicester's bad deal from the fixture computer has already seen them face Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, losing each game. The Foxes are 16th in the table and a win this evening will really kick-start their campaign.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:17

The players are making their way onto the pitch and the King Power stadium is up for this one. Kick-off minutes away.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:27

1 min: Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and Leicester get us underway.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:31

2 min: Liverpool open up Leicester and work the ball to Emre Can who crosses from the byline and Kasper Schmeichel mops up.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:34

 5 mins: Jamie Vardy received the ball from Shinji Oka and flies down the left and and tries to beat Simon Mignolet at the near post but his shot is saved. Riyad Mahrez latches onto the follow up and shoots over.

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:38

7 mins: It might be worth reminding Dejan Lovren who he's playing for. I don't know whether he's ever played in blue before but he has give the ball straight to Leicester a couple of times now. 

Jack Watson23 September 2017 17:40

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