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CHELSEA are looking to get back to winning ways today in the Premier League as they take on Sheffield United.

The Blues lost their lost two games against Everton and Manchester United but will be confident they can overcome the Blades, who sit rock-bottom of the Premier League.

  • Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
  • Stream/TV: Not televised in UK
  • Chelsea XI: To follow
  • Sheffield Utd XI: To follow

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  • By Kieran Davies

    Wilder looking to build on first win

    Having just started his second stint as manager, Chris Wilder will be looking to use their win against Brentford last weekend as a springboard.

    These are not the fixtures that The Blades would have earmarked as a 'must win' game but offers a free hit to the visitors.

    Wilder will tell his players to go and express themselves in West London and see if they can upset the odds.

  • By Kieran Davies

    Blues need to create a fortress

    Sides have found it far too easy to come and take points off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge over the last few years.

    Pochettino needs to get his side firing once again and start making it a difficult place to visit.

    That starts today with the visit of The Blades, who are currently sitting at the foot of the table.

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  • By Kieran Davies

    Board unimpressed by manager request

    Having spent well over £1bn since taking over at the club, Todd Boehly will not have been pleased to hear his new manager request investment in January.

    Pochettino has emphasised how the board need to recruit in the January transfer window to give him the tools to do his job.

    Players do not come cheap in the winter and clubs, knowing how much Chelsea have spent to date, will no doubt inflate their player prices.

  • By Kieran Davies

    Star may finally make debut

    Having signed from RB Leipzig in the summer, Christopher Nkunku could make his first start in a Chelsea shirt this afternoon.

    The attacking midfielder had looked bright in pre-season before suffering an injury.

    Fans will be hoping that he can bring the goals that the club have been craving for this season.

  • By Kieran Davies

    Pressure on Poch to succeed

    Chelsea have failed to inspire under new manager Mauricio Pochettino and the Argentine must be starting to look over his shoulder in the club offices.

    The board were looking for a change to the club’s fortunes when bringing the former Tottenham boss in and are not seeing the results they would have expected.

    Already, some are starting to wonder how much patience will be given to Pochettino.

  • By Kieran Davies

    Welcome to Chelsea vs Sheff Utd

    Chelsea take on Sheff Utd at Stamford Bridge today, with both sides desperate for a win to get their stuttering seasons going once again.

    After suffering defeat to Everton at Goodison Park, Chelsea lost Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Reece James all to injury.

    They join Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalabah, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka in the treatment room.

    Chris Wilder’s side are having to reshuffle their side as Jack Robinson picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended today, while Oli McBurnie and Oliver Norwood will return from their own bans for the trip.

    With Robinson out, Auston Trusty is likely to slot into the middle as Luke Thomas, Yasser Larouci and Max Lowe all fight for their places in the starting XI.

    The Blades will be without Chris Basham, John Egan, Tom Davies, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Rhian Brewster and Daniel Jebbison for the trip to the capital.

    However, the manager has confirmed that George Baldock and Ben Osborn will be part of the squad.

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