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Chelsea FC travel to Premier League leaders Leicester City in another crucial clash. Here is how they may line-up.
The 14th-placed Blues return to Premier League action this weekend as they pay a visit to the league leaders, Leicester City.
I can’t quite believe that I just wrote that.
Anyway, after last weekend’s defeat at the hands of Bournemouth, Chelsea desperately need to string together some wins if they are to scramble back into the top four.
The task won’t be easy, though. As mentioned, this Foxes side LEAD THE PREMIER LEAGUE. As much as it is a great story, it really does lay bare the fact that top English teams are simply not very good. Nevertheless, Leicester look dangerous and like genuine title contenders at the moment.
There will also be the added intrigue regarding Claudio Ranieri. The Tinkerman left Chelsea after Roman Abramovich’s first season, having failed to bring silverware to Stamford Bridge. While Ranieri is well-respected amongst knowledgeable Blues fans, he will undoubtedly be eager to get one over his former club and his predecessor in Jose Mourinho.
So with that in mind, let’s see how the Chelsea manager may set up his side.
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