Bad form has struck both Chelsea and Bournemouth, with the latter not even knowing what a good result is for a while longer than the Blues. Both are looking to close out 2025 with a win to set a good tune once we turn to the next year.
It’s an interesting setup for us with three centre-backs in the starting lineup. We also have Liam Delap leading the attacking line and hoping to find his first ever Premier League goal for the Blues.
**Chelsea starting lineup:**
Sánchez | Acheampong, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | Caicedo, Enzo (c) | Estêvão, Palmer, Garnacho | Delap
_Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, James, Andrey Santos, Buonanotte, Gittens, Neto, João Pedro_
**Bournemouth starting eleven:**
Petrovic | Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Tavernier, Scott, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson
_Substitutes from: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Smith, Diakité, Adli, Kroupi, Ünal, Rees-Dottin_
**Date / Time:** Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 19:30 GMT; 2:30pm EST; 1am IST (next day)
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Referee:** Sam Barrott (on pitch); Craig Pawson (VAR)
**Forecast:** Clear sky and light winds
**On TV:** Sky Sports (UK); USA Network, Telemundo (USA); none (India); SuperSport MáXimo 1 (NGA); [**elsewhere**](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-afc-bournemouth/2zz4l#5297337)
**Streaming:** Sky GO (UK); NBC Sports App (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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