Crystal Palace has been anticipating a Premier League victory since early November, yet their struggle against Chelsea dates back to 2017, with the Blues winning the last 12 encounters across various competitions. Antonio Conte witnessed their most recent defeat in this fixture.
Although the absence of Palmer and Sterling poses a significant challenge, Palace lacks a formidable attacking force, potentially compounded by the potential unavailability of their leading goal-scorer. Hodgson’s Eagles have demonstrated a lack of offensive prowess this season, with only relegation-threatened Sheffield United scoring fewer league goals.
In what might not be a match favored by purists, Chelsea is poised as the favorite to continue their winning streak against Palace.
