Chelsea are set to face Crystal Palace this weekend, but Jarrod Bowen is already looking to next weekend’s derby after victory for West Ham.
The Blues need to keep picking up points in the Premier League if they want to stand a chance of breaking into the top four, with Liverpool two points ahead having played one more.
Crystal Palace haven’t won in their last 10 games heading into this one, but it won’t be easy at a very hostile Selhurst Park.
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Chelsea will be without Tosin Adarabioyo due to injury. But the positive news is that Cole Palmer is expected to return after sitting out the Pafos game with a strain.
And then next up after that in the Premier League is a derby clash with West Ham United at Stamford Bridge, fresh off their third win in a row against Sunderland.
Jarrod Bowen wary of Chelsea’s new manager bounce
Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start under Liam Rosenior, winning three of his first four games.
However, we haven’t seen that ‘new manager bounce’ performance yet, as Chelsea have looked quite erratic in every game played so far under the new man.
But, as John Terry says, give the man a chance.
West Ham United star, Jarrod Bowen, is worried that the new bounce could come against his side.
“We know it’s going to be difficult. They’re in a period with a new manager for a couple of games, so they might have that new manager buzz.
“But ultimately, it’s a London derby. It’s like when we went to Tottenham, you know, I think first and foremost, you’ve got to fight for every single blade of grass to start with, and then the football comes into it after that.”
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Chelsea play West Ham at the worst possible time
West Ham United head into the Chelsea clash off the back of three big wins against Tottenham, Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers.
Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville are hitting top form at the same time and look potent on the counter attack, which could cause Chelsea some issues.
It’s a game that could see some changes made by Rosenior, with just two or so days between the Napoli clash on Wednesday and Saturday’s Premier League match.
So it’s vital Chelsea get a couple of signings over the line soon, as injuries keep on piling up.
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