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 (4-2-3-1):
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!
