Chelsea vs Middlesbrough – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sreya

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough – Chelsea hosts Middlesbrough at the Stamford Bridge on 8th May, Monday in an English Premier League fixture which could help them move closer to securing yet another league title.

Chelsea have eighty-one points with just four games to play. Tottenham Hotspur’s loss to West Ham United on Friday ensured Chelsea have to take just six more points from the remaining games to clinch the league title.

Middlesbrough, nineteenth with twenty-eight points, are in desperate need for points and will be hungry for a win to avoid relegation. The Boro secured a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in their last game while Chelsea defeated Everton 3-0 in a massive away fixture for Antonio Conte’s side.

Team News

David Luiz and N’Golo Kante will face late fitness tests. Middlesbrough have a few injury concerns in Grant Leadbitter, Victor Valdes and Daniel Aybala but they are likely to be available for the game.

Chelsea Possible Starting Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Victor Moses, N’Golo Kante, Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso, Willian, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard.

Middlesbrough Possible Starting Lineup: Brad Guzan, Fabio, Calum Chambers, Ben Gibson, George Friend, Marten de Roon, Adam Clayton, Adam Forshaw, Stewart Downing, Alvaro Negredo, Gaston Ramirez.

“We must play a great game and try to take three points because it’s very important. With only four games to go it’s important to win, but it won’t be easy because they are struggling to avoid relegation. We must be ready to fight and find the right way to take three points.”

– Antonio Conte, Chelsea.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Chelsea vs Middlesbrough H2H Stats, Chelsea have won all of their previous five matches against Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough have failed to win their last 16 away matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea have lost only two of their home games this season and are likely to win 1-0 tonight.