Graham Potter's first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea takes place on Saturday afternoon, as the Blues pay a visit to Selhurst Park to tackle Crystal Palace.
The hosts are languishing in 16th place in the table at present, while Potter's side sit seventh after taking 10 points from their opening six games, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs. CHELSEA
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Out: Jack Butland (hand), James McArthur (groin), Nathan Ferguson (ankle)
Doubtful: James Tomkins (calf)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze; Ayew, Mateta, Zaha
CHELSEA
Out: N'Golo Kante (thigh), Edouard Mendy (knee), Marc Cucurella (illness), Carney Chukwuemeka (illness)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kepa; Fofana, Silva, Koulibaly; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Chilwell; Mount, Aubameyang, Sterling
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
