Chelsea will have the chance to go top of the Premier League when they host Leeds United this evening.
Fans will return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since March for the clash, with 2,000 Blues supporters allowed in after London was placed in Tier 2 of the government’s coronavirus restrictions this week.
Frank Lampard’s side currently sit two points behind both Tottenham and Liverpool, but with both sides not in action until Sunday they have the chance to reach the summit.
Leeds, meanwhile, have impressed since their return to the top-flight and have been in good form since the international break, taking four points from games against Arsenal and Everton.
Date, time and venue
Chelsea vs Leeds is scheduled for an 8:00pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
The match will be held in front of a limited crowd of 2,000 fans at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch
TV channel: Saturday’s match will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via SkyGo and the Sky Sports app.
Team news
Chelsea: Mendy, James, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell, Havertz, Kante, Mount, Ziyech, Giroud, Werner
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Rudiger, Jorginho, Abraham, Pulisic, Kovacic, Azpilicueta
Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Dallas, Raphinha, Klich, Phillips, Alioski, Harrison, Bamford
Subs: Poveda-Ocampo, Roberts, Casilla, Llorente, Helder Costa, Rodrigo, Struijk
Referee: Kevin Friend
Chelsea vs Leeds prediction: 3-1 home win
Marcelo Bielsa’s side have more than held their own against some top class opposition this season but Chelsea are just about the form team in the country right now.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
- Chelsea wins: 34
- Draws: 29
- Leeds wins: 39
- Last meeting: Leeds 1-5 Chelsea (December 19, 2012)
Bettings odds and tips (subject to change)
- Chelsea win: 1/2
- Leeds win: 15/4
- Draw: 5/1
Odds via Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
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