Chelsea head to Swansea with high hopes as a win and some helpful results could get Hiddink’s side to 8th place and just 4 points behind West Ham who are 6th. It`s a crucial game for the Blues as a win could give them the necessary boost to fight for a spot in the Europa League. The Champions League is also a possibility but that is kind of tough now.
Looking back, Swansea could be considered the first slip-up that was to predict a poor season for the Blues. In their first Premier League encounter of the 2015-2016 season, Mourinho’s Chelsea ended the opening home match in a draw. Maybe the second game against the Swans could be the clash that saves face for the Londoners who with a win and a bit of luck could be aiming for a spot in a European Competition.
Consistency looks to be on Chelsea’s side as the Blues haven’t lost any of their last 6 games. Swansea on the other hand lost two and had an uneven performances lately which has dropped them to 15th place. In terms of lot, Swansea might not be able to use Amat, Ayew nor Britton who all have health issues. Chelsea will have to deal with some important absences but to be fair, they have been doing a great job even without these star players – Hazard, Matic, Terry, Remy, Zouma and Costa. Cahill might also be unavailable due to a hip problem.
Score Prediction: Swansea 0 – 3 Chelsea
Here are the predicted Line-ups:
Chelsea Starting XI:
Swansea Starting XI:
