Swansea visit home of the Champions, Stamford Bridge as the sides meet each other in their first match of Premier League 2015/16.
In the last six meetings between the sides, Chelsea have won five times while Swansea have failed to register three points. One match between the sides have ended in a draw. Chelsea leads the goal scoring department with 13 to Swansea’s 2. The last time these teams met, the score was 5-0 for away team Chelsea.
Team News:
Chelsea are expected to field the same team as they finished up the league last term. Diego Costa is ruled out with injury so Remy is expected to lead the attack. New signing Radamel Falcao is expected to start from bench and will be brought in the game if required. Oscar and Willian will play alongside Eden Hazard in the attacking midfield as Juan Cuadrado, who has been handed number 11 shirt hopes to make impact somewhere in the game.
New Signing Jordan Ayew and Franck Tabanou are both in line to start their first Premier League matche as Garry Monk looks to start season like they did last year. Swansea beat United in the opening match and are hopeful of causing an upset. Bafitembi Gomis will lead the line with Gylfi Sigurdsson providing close support from attacking midfield.
Probable Starting Lineup:
Chelsea:
Thibaut Courtois
Branislav Ivanovic – Gary Cahill – John Terry – Cesar Azpilicueta
Nemanja Matic – Cesc Fabregas
Willian – Oscar – Eden Hazard
Loic Remy
Swansea:
Lukasz Fabianski
Kyle Naughton – Federico Fernandez – Ashley Williams – Franck Tabanou
Jack Cork – Ku Sung Yueng
Nathan Dier – Gylfi Sigurdsson – Andre Ayew
Bafitembi Gomis
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