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
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Benjamin Mendy is forced off with a knock, Danilo is his replacement. How's that for squad depth.
Goal!
Stoke 0-2 Chelsea
Darren Fletcher's chested pass is intercepted by Pedro who scores from the edge of the box.
Swansea 0-1 Watford
Watford have the ball in the net but Andre Carrillo was judged to be offside when he tapped in a low cross.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Big chance missed by Sergio Aguero. The forward collects a pass in the box and shoots while leaning back to see his effort fly over the bar.
Everton 0-0 Bournemouth
Wayen Rooney is caught in the head and is forced off the pitch to have a cut stitched together again. Still goalless.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Some bookmakers offered their longest ever odds for a Premier League win for Crystal Palace but the South-Londoners are holding their own at The Etihad.
Goal!
Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace
Leroy Sane opens the scoring when a series of quick passing and one-twos opens up space for a shot and the German puts the hosts ahead.
Half time whistles are going off around the country. Here's the state of play after 45 minutes in the Premier League.
Burnley 0-0 Hudderfield
Everton 0-0 Bournemouth
Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace
Southampton 0-1 Manchester United
Stoke 0-2 Chelsea
Swansea 0-1 Watford
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