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TWO out-of-form sides meet in a London derby today when Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. SunSport are here to preview this crucial Premier League clash and provide YOU with our top selection of best bets, sign-up offers and exclusive bonuses from our betting partners. The pressure on Graham Potter intensified in midweek with the…

The former Brighton manager is under increasing pressure at Stamford Bridge and the Blues are now marooned in mid-table and could even fall behind another capital rival with a big loss this afternoon. Beaten at Fulham on Thursday, it's another massive game for Chelsea. The hosts have now won just one of their last nine matches either side of the…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter finds himself under increasing pressure as his side welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on January 15. However, visitors Palace head across the capital in similarly poor form, with Patrick Vieira's side dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton last weekend. Here's all the key information on the match including…

Chelsea (7-4-7) looks to get their first win of 2023 as they host Crystal Palace (6-4-7) at Stamford Bridge. Take a look at our Premier League odds series as we make our Chelsea-Crystal Palace prediction and pick. The Blues look to shake off pressure from manager Graham Potter after the team has won only twice in its last 10 matches across all…

The reigning World Cup champion begins its title defense at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. France opens its Group D slate against Australia in one of a few matches that are expected to have lopsided scores. Les Bleus are also paired with Denmark and Tunisia in their section, and the two European sides are favored to make it into the knockout…

Chelsea seeks to regain their winning ways as they visit Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday. Check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Chelsea-Fulham prediction and pick. The Cottagers ride on a four-game winning streak across all competitions dating back to December, with victories against Crystal Palace, Southampton,…

A trip to face a Fulham side on a run of four successive wins in all competitions would almost certainl y not be Chelsea's game of choice as they try to arrest a prolonged slump in results. No team in the Premier League has earned fewer wins or found the net fewer times in their last eight games than the solitary victory and five goals Chelsea have…

Chelsea, who face Fulham in the Premier League this week, have had a disappointing campaign so far. And the Blues are a dismal tenth in the standings, with just seven wins from 17 matches thus far. Graham Potter will be under pressure to get his side back on track, and the Blues cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to secure UEFA…

helsea face Fulham tonight hoping to secure a much-needed lift from an important west London derby. Graham Potter's side currently sit 10th in the table, three points and three places behind their opponents, after a run of just one win in eight Premier League games, leaving their manager under huge pressure so soon into his time in charge. Joao…

A trip to face a Fulham side on a run of four successive wins in all competitions would almost certainly not be Chelsea's game of choice as they try to arrest a prolonged slump in results. No team in the Premier League has earned fewer wins or found the net fewer times in their last eight games than the solitary victory and five goals Chelsea have…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is a man under pressure Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Fulham v Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday. BT Sport 1, 8pm Thursday Fulham or draw double chance 1pt 8-11 BoyleSports Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are…

England take on France today in a World Cup quarter-final that has the potential to be a thrilling clash at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor (kick-off, 7pm GMT). England were the joint-highest scorers in the tournament going into this round, their record of 12 goals in four games matched by Portugal. Gareth Southgate's side have also kept three…

Chelsea are in the midst of a brutal run of form, sitting 10th in the Premier League table, and an injury crisis suddenly makes them even more vulnerable as they take on a dangerous Fulham side at Craven Cottage. The Blues have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, and manager Graham Potter has felt increasing pressure…

The most competitive west London derby in years takes place on Thursday as Fulham host Chelsea. Blues fans have often laughed at being dragged into this rivalry but Graham Potter's side enter this game three places and three points behind Fulham, who have played one match more than their sinking opponents. Fulham have won three on the bounce in the…

THE boyhood club of Chelsea's latest signing, David Datro Fofana, have attempted to CANCEL his move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues confirmed the arrival of the striker, 20, from Molde last month for £10.5million. It means Graham Potter's men have now already secured three new signings in the January window - Fofana, Monaco defender Benoit…

Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge midweek in EPL play and now they clash again, at the Etihad, in the FA Cup. City have dominated this fixture in recent years and our soccer betting picks expect a repeat. If it feels like we just saw Manchester City and Chelsea play… well, that's because we did. Sunday will see the two teams face off in…

Chelsea's season continues to go into reverse and it was a damning sign of their current reduced status that Graham Potter's side departed to a smattering of polite applause following the home defeat to Manchester City. No show of anger. No dissent aimed at players or manager after the sort of loss that would have been regarded as a potentially…

Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge tonight with the Blues hoping they can begin their climb up the Premier League table with a win. Chelsea won on their return to action following the World Cup, but a draw against Nottingham Forest on New Year's Day has left them sat ninth in the table. Graham Potter appears to have the backing of the…

Premier League. Round 19. Stadium: Stamford Bridge (London). Referee: Paul Tierney. 5.01.2022 23:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2,00 Bet TypeBTTS - NO Bookmaker Bet Now! Prediction for the EPL Chelsea vs Manchester City match, which will take place on January 5th. At the end of the first leg, Chelsea faces another difficult test. In…

Manchester City are looking to close the gap on the Premier League leaders as they travel to west London in what will be the first of two meetings with Chelsea in less than a week. Ahead of their meeting in the FA Cup third round at the Etihad Stadium comes a top-flight matchup on Thurday where a great deal is at stake for both sides. City can…

Gameweek 19 of the 2022/23 Premier League season will continue on Thursday with a blockbuster clash. Chelsea and Manchester City will lock horns at Stamford Bridger, with both teams looking to return to winning ways after a sub-par restart to their campaigns. 2022/23 has been a dramatic season thus far for Chelsea. The Blues saw a raft of changes…

Manchester City are hoping to capitalise on Arsenal's slip against Newcastle to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. The Blues have won one of their last eight top-flight matches and look ripe for the taking as City arrive amid a title battle. Premier League top scorer Erling…

A bettor will take his monster parlay into the World Cup Final. France beat Morocco on Wednesday, which means that Daniel Forte's seven champions parlay - with odds of+2145200 - is still alive. If France wins back-to-back World Cups, Forte will turn his $26 parlay into $557770.91. The French face off against Argentina and Lionel Messi on Sunday…

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling faces former club Manchester City Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Chelsea v Manchester City in the Premier League on Thursday. Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event, 8pm Thursday Draw-Manchester City double result 1pt 19-5 Hills Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you…

Nottingham Forest are considerable underdogs here but it won't be a straightforward result for Chelsea to earn. Our EPL picks highlight the goal market and why goals could be hard to come by on Sunday. Nottingham Forest will hope the return of multiple key players can see their fortunes change, as they will welcome Chelsea to the City Ground on…

CRISTIANO RONALDO has completed his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, according to reports. Reports in Saudi have claimed the Portugal star has now signed a two-year deal after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are prioritising the signing of Jude Bellingham in 2023, it's been reported. The England star has…

CHELSEA face Nottingham Forest in their next Premier League clash this weekend. The Blues are coming off a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bournemouth - their first game after the World Cup. Forest, on the other hand, lost 3-0 to Manchester United in a tame performance at Old Trafford. Chelsea boss Graham Potter will see this as the perfect chance for…

The Premier League returned to action with a bang on Boxing Day, and now the festive-period games just keep on coming. Erling Haaland admitted that missing out on the World Cup was an "irritation and motivation" that drove him "a bit mad", and there seems to be a bit of truth to that. The Norway international became the first player in Premier…

Enzo Fernandez was one of the stars of Argentina's World Cup 2022 campaign, and have opened the market on where he might end up in the January transfer window. The midfielder did not begin the tournament in the starting XI, but he forced his way into Lionel Scaloni's thoughts during the group stage and remained a fixture of the side…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

Miss your soccer now that the World Cup is finished? Well, the Premier League returned to play Monday, with more matches scheduled for today. One of those will pit Christian Pulisic and Chelsea, which sits in the middle of the league table with 21 points, against Bournemouth. Graham Potter's side (6-3-5) entered the World Cup break without a win…

If picking results in this wild Premier League season has been difficult - it has - then selecting the winner (or draw) coming off a month where some players played in the biggest matches of their lives while others had friendlies at best? Good luck. So while Jose Mourinho might best be fit to answer how we feel about our Premier League predictions…

The Blues suffered three straight defeats before the World Cup and that run has left them nine points adrift of the top four. They have not lost four top-flight games in succession since 1998. Chelsea will kick-off at Stamford Bridge down in ninth place and Graham Potter knows his side need to make up that deficit in the race for Champions League…

The Blues have had a dismal start to the campaign and they are currently ninth in the league table. Graham Potter will be expected to guide them to Champions League qualification at the very least and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can begin the second half of the campaign with a win against the Cherries. On the other hand, Bournemouth…

Premier League injury news: It's time to take a look at which players might be unavailable for matchweek 17 of the 2022-23 Premier League season, due to injury. Prior to every matchweek this season, we'll update this Premier League injuries page with the latest news and update, so make sure to check back regularly to see how your favorite - or…

The Premier League is back and tipster Jones Knows thinks the backdrop of the unusual schedule may bring shocks aplenty this festive period. It's time to awake from your Premier League slumber. Wait, Brentford beat Manchester City away from home 2-1 in their last game? I'm going to need more coffee. From a betting view, adjusting back to the…

Twenty-four years after a run of defeats that cost manager Ruud Gullit his job and made for a bleak start to Gianluca Vialli's tenure as the Dutchman's replacement, Chelsea are at risk of losing four Premier League games in a row again when Bournemouth arrive at Stamford Bridge. The Cherries are in encouraging form in the fixture, winning two and…

CHELSEA are on the verge of signing striker David Datro Fofana from Molde. The Ivorian is having a medical today and will sign for the Blues for £10.5million. World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reportedly extended his contract with PSG in France. The generational talent lifted the World Cup with Argentina just days ago, with reports now stating that…

CHELSEA take on Bournemouth as they return to Premier League action next week. The Blues lost to Newcastle in their final game before the World Cup began last month. And then they had the majority of their stars head off to Qatar to represent their countries. But Graham Potter expects to have the majority of his side fit and raring to go for their…

What. A. Match. It's not great when you have a newsletter to write and all you want to say is "there are no words to describe that match." I'm Mike Goodman, this is the Golazo Starting XI, and we're going to try to wrap our brains around Lionel Messi finally winning the World Cup in perhaps the greatest World Cup final in history. New to this…

The most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pits defending European champions Chelsea against runaway La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Both these teams are clearly contenders for the tournament title, but they are also both flawed sides, making this matchup all the more entertaining. Real Madrid followed up its emphatic…

Two of the Premier League teams in the best form meet at Stamford Bridge this weekend as Chelsea host Manchester United on Saturday. Both teams are on significant recent streaks across all competitions, with the Blues unbeaten since Thomas Tuchel's last game, the 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb, a run of seven games, while the Red Devils have gone five…

The top two teams in Group D match up as European opponents France and Denmark play for positioning atop the standings. Denmark took France down twice in recent Nations League play, leaving Les Bleus on the brink of relegation from League A which they only narrowly managed to avoid. Yet the defending World Cup champions looked the better side in…

France manager Didier Deschamps remained tight-lipped on the rumours of Karim Benzema being recalled to the squad for the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Deschamps has steered the Les Bleus to a back-to-back World Cup finals, and could make his nation the first team in 60 years to successfully defend their title. They now face a Lionel Messi-led…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. After a thrilling quarterfinals, the 2022 World Cup has been whittled to just four teams. The first semi-final, Argentina vs. Croatia, kicks off at 2 p.m.…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

Chelsea could replace N'Golo Kante with Mexico World Cup star Edson Alvarez in January. And the midfielder is reportedly expecting an offer from the west London giants to come his way after rising to prominence with Ajax. Kante has struggled with a whole host of injury issues over the last few seasons and looks set to depart the Blues next summer.…

Will it be Croatian redemption, a picture-perfect end for Lionel Messi and Argentina, a Moroccan miracle or back-to-back for Les Bleus? We're down to the final four at the Qatar World Cup and Sunday's final is already looming large. Here, Sportsmail's DAVID COVERDALE casts his eye over the semi-finalists to see how they all compare. ARGENTINA -…

Amongst the final eight are the four pre-tournament favourites - Brazil, Argentina, France and England. That has set things up nicely for a cracking finale in the Middle East, and things are certainly starting to heat up now we are at the quarter-final stage of the competition - especially as we have an unexpected twist, with the Atlas Lions…