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Chelseavs.Leicester

sportsmole.co.uk, 8 March 2025, 14:00
Chelsea will look to strengthen their chances of finishing in the Champions League places when they face Leicester City at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.

Returning to the top table of European football would represent a successful first season for Enzo Maresca, whose former club Leicester are on course for an immediate relegation back to the Championship, sitting five points adrift of safety.

CHELSEA vs. LEICESTER CITY

CHELSEA

Out: Nicolas Jackson (muscle), Noni Madueke (muscle), Marc Guiu (hamstring), Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended)

Doubtful: Romeo Lavia (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; James, Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku

LEICESTER CITY

Out: Ricardo Pereira (muscle), Abdul Fatawu (knee)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by

Andrew Delaney

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