Chelsea FC take on Swansea: four point preview

Chelsea FC travel to Wales this weekend as they take on Swansea City in a Premier League affair. What should we expect from the Blues in this clash?

Referee Michael Oliver (R) shows the red card to send off Chelsea's Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (L) after a foul on Swansea City's French striker Bafetimbi Gomis (unseen) conceeded a penalty as Chelsea's English defender John Terry (C) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge in London on August 8, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) — Referee Michael Oliver (R) shows the red card to send off Chelsea’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (L) after a foul on Swansea City’s French striker Bafetimbi Gomis (unseen) conceeded a penalty as Chelsea’s English defender John Terry (C) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge in London on August 8, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

It’s the weekend! And that means football. The Premier League comes knocking again as matters tighten up at the top and the bottom. Unfortunately, Chelsea FC are floundering about with little purpose in mid-table, so fans have the task of drumming up their own excitement for the clash with Swansea City.

Having said that, this will be the Blues’ first game since Antonio Conte was officially appointed as the boss for next season. With that, there is a certain buzz around Chelsea supporters at the moment, one that blends relief, enthusiasm and trepidation.

God knows what the players are feeling, though. The bulk of the squad will be playing for their Stamford Bridge careers in the coming weeks. Here’s your four-point preview for Saturday’s match.

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