Two Struggling Premier League Teams Face Off at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea and Southampton, two teams desperately seeking to halt their downward slide, will clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Sporting News breaks down the key details of this crucial Premier League matchup, including how to watch the game, kickoff times, and the latest team news.
Chelsea Aiming to Bounce Back from Defeats
Chelsea’s side is still reeling from a third successive defeat across all competitions, with their latest setback coming in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Enzo Fernandez and Marco Asensio initially gave the Blues hope of a share of the points, but Villa had the final say in the dying moments, as Jorgensen failed to deal with a routine volley.
Southampton Licking Their Wounds After Brighton Thrashing
Meanwhile, Southampton arrive in London licking their wounds after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton, offering little resistance in a game that exposed their vulnerabilities at both ends of the pitch. The Saints will be desperate to bounce back and secure a much-needed result against their struggling opponents.
Live Streaming and TV Information
This Premier League clash will not be available for live TV broadcast in the US. However, streaming options are available on Peacock, where fans can catch all the action.
Kickoff Time Across the US
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. local time in London, England, which translates to the following times across the US:
– Eastern Time: 3:15 p.m.
– Central Time: 2:15 p.m.
– Mountain Time: 1:15 p.m.
– Pacific Time: 12:15 p.m.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Chelsea’s injury woes have deepened, with Trevoh Chalobah’s early withdrawal against Aston Villa adding to their growing list of sidelined players. Enzo Maresca may need to turn to Tosin Adarabioyo to fill the void, while Reece James could be given a much-needed breather.
Southampton, on the other hand, face defensive headaches, with Jan Bednarek’s early exit against Brighton and concerns over Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jack Stephens’ fitness adding to Ivan Juric’s selection dilemmas.
Predicted Lineups:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen (GK) – Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella – Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo – Palmer, Fernandez, Sancho – Neto
Injured: Enzo Maresca, Omari Kellyman, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Nicolas Jackson, Romeo Lavia, Marc Guiu
Suspended: Mykhaylo Mudryk
Southampton (3-4-1-2): Ramsdale (GK) – Aribo, Bella-Kotchap, Bree – Sugawara, Gronbaek, Smallbone, Walker-Peters – Fernandes – Onuachu, Sulemana
Injured: Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jack Stephens
Suspended: None
Premier League Fixture Schedule This Week
Supporters can enjoy a packed Premier League schedule this week, with several mouthwatering fixtures across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Tuesday, February 25
– Brighton vs. AFC Bournemouth (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Wolves vs. Fulham (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Chelsea vs. Southampton (3:15 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, February 26
– Brentford vs. Everton (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City (2:30 p.m. ET)
– Liverpool vs. Newcastle United (3:15 p.m. ET)
Thursday, February 27
– West Ham United vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m. ET)
Don’t miss a minute of the action as the Premier League race heats up. Tune in to Peacock to catch the Chelsea vs. Southampton clash and all the best of the week’s fixtures.
