Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live coverage, head to head and betting odds - Premier League preview
Chelsea will set a new club record with 12 straight Premier League victories if they can find a way past Eddie Howe's Bournemouth in today's Boxing Day clash.
The current crop matched the best winning streak in the club's history against Crystal Palace on Saturday and will now have their sights set on Arsenal's Premier League record.
The Gunners' perfect streak lasted 13 games during the 2000-01 season and with the visit of the Cherries before a trip to Stoke, Antonio Conte will be confident his side can emulate Arsene Wenger's men and write a new chapter in the Premier League history books.
Will Chelsea make it 12 against Bournemouth? Standard Sport gives you the breakdown ahead of the match below...
START TIME
The match will kick-off at 3pm on Monday December 26 at Stamford Bridge.
LIVE COVERAGE
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TEAM NEWS
John Terry is still unavailable but Eden Hazard is set to recover from the knee injury he suffered earlier this month.
However, with a flurry of fixtures on the horizon, the Belgian winger may be rested rather than thrown in at the deep end.
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante are both suspended, which means Conte will be forced to tweak his side.
Michy Batshuayi has been earmarked as the man most likely to fill in for Costa but Pedro represents an alternative, more mobile option.
Cesc Fabregas will be hopeful he has done enough to secure a place in midfield, having struggled for regular game time this season.
Howe must attempt to achieve a feat 11 of his managerial rivals have failed in recent weeks; stop Conte's 3-4-3 formation.
Lewis Cook is a long term absentee but Junior Stanislas and Andrew Surman are closing in on a return to fitness.
Nathan Ake will be unavailable to play against his parent club due to the nature of is loan agreement.
POSSIBLE STARTING LINE UPS
Chelsea XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill, Moses, Fabregas, Matic, Alonso, Pedro, Hazard, Batshuayi
Bournemouth XI: Borus, Smith, Francis, Cook, Daniels, Arter, Wilshere, Ibe, King, Pugh, Wilson
HEAD-TO-HEAD
PREDICTION
BETTING ODDS (via 888 Sport)
Chelsea to win: 2/5
Draw: 39/10
Bournemouth to win: 8/1
Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of 9am on December 26.
Chelsea's winning run in the Premier League under Antonio Conte
Chelsea's winning run in the Premier League under Antonio Conte
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Chelsea's winning run under Antonio Conte
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