Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV,…

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Chelsea head to the Vitality Stadium searching for consistency as the Premier League resumes following the international break.

Enzo Maresca’s side have blown hot and cold so far this campaign after a summer of transfer chaos off the pitch.

The Blues were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in their opening game, but then dismantled Wolves 6-2 before a frustrating 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Jadon Sancho is the latest arrival for Maresca to integrate into his Chelsea squad, who made it through to the Europa Conference League league stage.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth remain unbeaten after two draws and a win to begin with in the league.

The Cherries - who lost star striker Dominic Solanke to Tottenham in a £65million deal - drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend before holding Newcastle by the same scoreline at home.

Andoni Iraola’s men then produced an extraordinary late comeback to beat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park, having been two goals down going into the final minutes.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Bournemouth v Chelsea is the latest kick-off time at 8pm BST on Saturday 14 September, 2024.

The game will be played at the Vitality Stadium.

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7.45pm BST.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Bournemouth vs Chelsea team news

Loan signing Sancho could make his Chelsea debut after settling into his new surroundings during the international break, which saw Noni Madueke get his first England cap.

The Blues are set to be without both Malo Gusto and Reece James at right-back however, which may force boss Maresca to experiment.

Cole Palmer is also an injury doubt after withdrawing from England duty, but midfielder Romeo Lavia could return.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is unable to play for Bournemouth as he is on loan from Chelsea, with Mark Travers set to replace him.

Otherwise Iraola could keep the same team that won against Everton, with Evanilson their only fit striker as Enes Unal and Tyler Adams are out injured.