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
Stoke vs Chelsea
Stoke are without Kurt Zouma who is ineligible to play against his parent club and Kevin Wimmer misses out with a hamstring injury.
Eden Hazard is made to wait a little longer for his first Premier League start of the season, he joins Cesc Fabragas and Gary Cahill on the bench.
Swansea vs Watford
Wilfried Bony makes his first start in his second spell at Swansea, he partners Jordan Ayew up front who also returns to the first team.
Etienne Capoue replaces Nathaniel Chalobah who is injured.
The teams are on the pitch and all the action will be shortly getting underway. Stay tuned for updates across the Premier League this afternoon.
Goal!
Stoke 0-1 Chelsea
Alvaro Morata puts Chelsea ahead. He collects Cesar Azpilicueta's long pass and finishes well after just 83 seconds.
Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
The Saints have started really well and have moved the ball around with purpose but are yet to create a chance.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Mamadou Sakho nearly puts the ball in his own net. Kevin De Bruyne crossed the ball into the box and Sakho's header hits his own post.
Goal!
Swansea 0-1 Watford
Andre Gray makes the most of a lack of concentration in the Swansea defence and puts the away side ahead.
Goal!
Southampton 0-1 Manchester United
It's that man again, Romelu Lukaku scores his sixth goal of the season.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace go so close to taking an unlikely lead. Ruben Loftuss-Cheek hits a fierce drive but his effort rebounds off the post.
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