On Wednesday night, Chelsea will host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in an attempt to win the Premier League at home. The Blues’ confidence was low heading into this midweek match because of their recent humiliating 2-1 loss on the road at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mauricio Pochettino is anticipated to alter his starting lineup for this match and will once again use the 4-2-3-1 system. For the West London giants in the final third, Christopher Nkunku will most likely start at the front of the line.

Defence

Đorđe Petrović, who scored two goals in his most recent league game, will start in goal for the Blues. Benoit Badiashile and Thiago Silva will continue to play defensive tandem at the center of Pochettino’s backline as they attempt to maintain order at the back throughout the match.

Malo Gusto will have an opportunity to make an impression in his role as right back, and Levi Colwill will look to perform well in his role as left back. They will both have to be selective about when they join the assault.

On December 24, 2023, in Wolverhampton, England, during the Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux, Craig Dawson of the Wolverhampton Wanderers challenges for the aerial ball with heads the ball while under pressure.

Midfield

Romeo Lavia and Conor Gallagher will serve as the midfield’s rock as Chelsea attempts to dominate play in the middle of the park. As part of Pochettino’s attack, the gifted trio of Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke will play right in front of them. If they hope to provide enough opportunities for the Blues to win this home game, all three of them must work well together in the opposition’s half.

If needed, Ian Maatsen will have to settle for a bench position while he waits for his chance to make an impression in the second half of the game. But Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling are also out of bounds for this match.

Attack

Chelsea’s offense will be led by Christopher Nkunku up top. Following his goal against Wolves the previous Saturday, he would be anxious to provide a threat to the Palace goal.

Armando Broja is eligible to start on the bench and could enter the game in the latter quarter to make an impact.