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
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Your support makes all the difference.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.
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.
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
92 mins: No. Andy Carroll looks like he's about to test the goalkeeper as he rises highest but Davinson Sanchez does enough to put him off and Spurs survive.
93 mins: Jordan Ayew leaves a heavy tackle on Ben Davis and after consideration, Micheal Oliver brandishes a yellow card.
Handbags
94 mins: A lot going on here, all the players, including the two goalkeepers are involved. Andy Carroll gets into a spot of bother with Fernando Llorente and everyone gets in on the act. Carroll, Llorente and Eric Dier get yellow cards.
Full time!
Ten-man Spurs survive a late scare and take the three points.
Time to turn our attention to the 3 o'clock kick offs. We'll be bringing you updates from the following games:
Burnley - Huddersfield
Everton - Bournemouth
Manchester City - Crystal Palace
Southampton - Manchester United
Stoke - Chelsea
Swansea - Watford
Burnley vs Huddersfield
Huddersfield make eight changes from the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and Burnley recall Jeff Hendrick as their only change to the team that started in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Everton vs Bournemouth
Everton's Ashley Williams makes his 50th appearance for the Blues but Micheal Keane is out with an injury as Ronald Koeman reverts to four at the back.
Junior Stanislas makes his first Premier League appearance for Bournemouth as one of three changes to the side that beat Brighton eight days ago, Dan Gosling and Jordan Ibe also start.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola rests Gabriel Jesus with perhaps one eye on Shaktar in the Champions League this week.
Crystal Palace drop club captain Jason Puncheon with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek returning to the first team as Roy Hodgson searches for the side's first league win and goal this season.
Southampton vs Manchester United
Southampton make no changes to the side that beat Crystal Palace 1-0 last week with Virgil Van Dijk retaining his place on the bench.
There's no room in the squad for Luke Shaw against his former side as Ashley Young starts at left back. Marouane Fellaini starts ahead of Ander Herrera and Juan Mata starts.
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