The league leaders welcome the in-form Baggies to Stamford Bridge on Sunday – here is how you can see the match unfold.
Chelsea go in search of their ninth successive Premier League win on Sunday as they entertain West Brom, who themselves have won three of their last four and risen to seventh as a result.
Antonio Conte’s men came from behind to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, and the Blues now sit three points clear at the top of the table ahead of a winnable run of games that sees them face Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Stoke in the rest of December.
The Baggies travel to the capital eyeing up the top six after their recent run of good results, the most recent of which was the 3-1 success against Watford last time out.
Chelsea’s Diego Costa celebrates scoring their first goal
The Key Battle – Diego Costa vs Jonny Evans
Costa put in a superb forward display at the Etihad, bullying the Manchester City centre-halves and taking his team’s equaliser with aplomb.
Evans was also on the scoresheet last weekend, but he is likely to be busier with his defensive duties in West London against the league’s joint-top scorer.
Everton’s Yannick Bolasie in action with West Bromwich Albion’s Jonny Evans
Last Meeting:
Albion claimed a point on their last visit to Chelsea after an entertaining 2-2 draw in January, secured thanks to James McClean’s late leveller.
You have to go back to 1978 for the last time West Brom earned a league win at Stamford Bridge, however, with the Baggies winless at the home of the Blues in the Premier League era.
Chelsea’s Willian reacts
Recent league form – most recent last:
Chelsea – WWWWWW
West Brom – LLWWDW
Who’s the ref?
Mike Dean will be in charge in West London, taking control of his 14th match of the season.
The previous 13 have included 57 yellow cards and three reds, the most recent of which was awarded to Winston Reid in West Ham’s defeat at Tottenham.
Mike Dean (L)
What time is kick off?
It is a noon start in the capital, with the match getting underway at 12pm on Sunday.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 1 are showing Chelsea v West Brom, with build-up beginning at 11.30am.
Odds
Chelsea – 1/4
Draw – 19/4
West Brom – 10/1
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