Bad form has struck both Chelsea and Bournemouth, with the latter not even knowing what a good result is for a while longer than the Blues. Both are looking to close out 2025 with a win to set a good tune
once we turn to the next year.
It’s an interesting setup for us with three centre-backs in the starting lineup. We also have Liam Delap leading the attacking line and hoping to find his first ever Premier League goal for the Blues.
Chelsea starting lineup:
Sánchez | Acheampong, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | Caicedo, Enzo (c) | Estêvão, Palmer, Garnacho | Delap
Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, James, Andrey Santos, Buonanotte, Gittens, Neto, João Pedro
Bournemouth starting eleven:
Petrovic | Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Tavernier, Scott, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson
Substitutes from: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Smith, Diakité, Adli, Kroupi, Ünal, Rees-Dottin
Date / Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 19:30 GMT; 2:30pm EST; 1am IST (next day)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee: Sam Barrott (on pitch); Craig Pawson (VAR)
Forecast: Clear sky and light winds
On TV: Sky Sports (UK); USA Network, Telemundo (USA); none (India); SuperSport MáXimo 1 (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: Sky GO (UK); NBC Sports App (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
