- Updates from the 12.30pm GMT game at Stamford Bridge
- Lampard sticking with superstitions to keep form going
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There will be a minute’s silent reflection before kick-off in honour of the fallen. The lucky denizens of the press room will be able to show their gratitude for the ultimate sacrifices of generations past via the medium of sponge cake, because this is a thing now. The ration book is a nice period touch, and could be construed as acid comment on Chelsea’s transfer ban.
N’Golo Kante is back for Chelsea! He’s one of three changes to the XI named for the absurd eight-goal thriller with Ajax. Also in: Emerson and young midweek hero Reece James. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta puts his feet up on the bench, while Jorginho (suspension) and Marcos Alonso (poor form) drop out altogether. Mason Mount passed a late fitness test on his ankle.
Palace make just the one change to the team named for the 2-0 defeat to Leicester last Sunday. Andros Townsend is back from injury and replaces Jeffrey Schlupp. James McArthur keeps his place despite a back problem.
Written by Scott Murray
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/nov/09/chelsea-v-crystal-palace-premier-league-live under the title “Chelsea v Crystal Palace: Premier League – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
