Crystal Palace Battles Chelsea in EPL Matchday 34
Crystal Palace Selhurst Park will host the English Premier League midweek fixture between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, the two local rivals.
Crystal Palace aims to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 loss to Leicester, but they will be playing a very hungry side which is looking for a win by all means as they are eyeing the Champions League spot.
Considering the fact that the Eagles have already secured the Premier League survival, we Roy Hodgson has no fears and there are no fresh injury worries ahead of the local derby, but the likes of Martin Kelly, James Tomkins, and Jeff Schlupp remain in the recovery room. The team has nothing to lose and but since is a derby pride could be in the line.
The Blues, on the other hand, recorded a much needed routine 2-0 win over Watford to retain their spot in top-four position in the English Premier League table. Chelsea quickly bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to West Ham, but they should not stop now.
Since Frank Lampard’s troops are only two points clear of fourth-place Man Utd, we predict that they will go all guns blazing at Palace. Seeing that important midfielder N’Golo Kante should recover in time to face the Eagles, away win should be considered.