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The Blues have minnows Preston in their sights as they look for FA Cup progress
The FA Cup match between Chelsea and Preston is scheduled for January 6, 2024, at Stamford Bridge. This encounter is a classic David vs. Goliath battle in English football's oldest competition.
Chelsea vs Preston date, time, and venue
Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 6.30pm WAT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Broadcast Details: Live on Cable TV
Team form and recent performance
Chelsea's Form: After winning four of their last five games, Chelsea is in good form, especially in cup competitions.
Preston's Form: Struggling with four losses in their last five games, Preston faces an uphill battle.
Possible lineups and key players
Chelsea's predicted lineup, considering the injuries and fitness issues they are facing, could be:
Goalkeeper: Petrovic
Defenders: Gusto, Gilchrist, Silva, Colwill
Midfielders: Fernandez, Gallagher
Attackers: Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling, Broja
Key players to watch from Chelsea include Cole Palmer, who has been in impressive form, contributing significantly in their recent matches, and Noni Madueke, another promising talent.
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Preston North End's potential lineup might feature:
Goalkeeper: Woodman
Defenders: Storey, Lindsay, and Hughes
Midfielders: Potts, Ledson, McCann, Browne, Millar
Forwards: Evans, Keane
For Preston, Liam Millar could be a key player. He has been influential for his team, contributing goals and assists in the championship.
Chelsea enters the game with a strong record, having won four of their last five matches in all competitions. Preston, on the other hand, is on a less favourable run, having lost their last two matches and struggling with goal-scoring.
Chelsea vs Preston head-to-head record
Historical Matchups: Chelsea has won 31 times, Preston 26 times, with 17 draws. Chelsea won both FA Cup encounters this century.
Player Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries to key players like Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka, but both are nearing returns. Alfie Gilchrist might start.
Preston: Robbie Brady might miss the game due to a calf issue
Chelsea vs Preston playing Styles and Tactics
Chelsea will live up to the tag of favourites when they play Preston and will be on the front foot from the start.
Preston are likely to focus on counter-attacks, seeking opportunities against Chelsea's strong lineup.
Chelsea vs Preston betting tips and predictions
Prediction: A strong leaning towards Chelsea winning, possibly with a scoreline of 3-0.
Other betting tips: There is a high probability of over 2.5 total goals in the game.
How to watch Chelsea vs Preston
Chelsea enters the match as the clear favourite, but the unpredictability of the FA Cup could provide a twist. Fans can watch the game live on Cable TV to see if Chelsea continue their impressive cup run or Preston manages an upset.
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