Bournemouth v Chelsea: match preview

Bournemouth v Chelsea: probable starters in bold, contenders in light.

Bournemouth’s victory over Chelsea in December was the penultimate league match of José Mourinho’s second tenure at Stamford Bridge and, when Glenn Murray struck late on, it ensured the champions remained mired in the bottom reaches of the table. Now Chelsea are three points clear of Eddie Howe’s side as the campaign draws to a close, but it is clear which club has enjoyed the better season. James Riach

Kick-off Saturday 3pm

Venue Vitality Stadium

Last season n/a

Referee Roger East

This season G22, Y62, R0, 2.82 cards per game

Odds H 2-1 A 7-5 D 5-2

Bournemouth

Subs from Federici, Distin, O’Kane, Murray, MacDonald, Iturbe, Pugh, Afobe, Stanislas, Wilson, Rantie

Doubtful Afobe (hamstring)

Injured Arter (ankle, 30 Apr), Smith (hernia, 30 Apr), Mings (knee, Oct)

Suspended None

Form WWLLWL

Discipline Y49 R1

Leading scorer King 6

Chelsea

Subs from Amelia, Blackman, Mikel, Miazga, Kenedy, Traoré, Hazard, Pato, Falcao, Oscar, Clarke-Salter

Doubtful Hazard (match fitness)

Injured Rémy (groin, 2 May), Terry (achilles, 2 May), Zouma (knee, Oct)

Suspended Courtois (first of two)

Form WDDWLL

Discipline Y54 R4

Leading scorer Costa 11