The In-form Chelsea side has a chance to move one point close to Premier League leaders Liverpool in the title race. The side play host to Sheffield United this weekend at Stamford Bridge. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 8:30 pm.
After a shaky start to the Premier League, it seems like the Blues have put their defensive woes against them. It will be put to the test against an out-of-form Sheffield United side with only one point so far in the league.
It was only three months ago when Lampard’s defensive woes were evident with the side failing to keep a clean sheet. A 3-3 draw to Southampton last month made it nine goals conceded in their five Premier League games.
The introduction of Eduardo Mendy seemed the miracle Lampard awaited for after a disaster class by Kepa Arrizzabalaga. The goalkeeper currently has five clean sheets so far across all competition. Their last outing in the Champions League saw the skipper come against his previous side while maintaining a clean sheet.
Sheffield United are one of the four clubs in the Premier League that can boast of posing a win against Chelsea. It follows their 3-0 comfortable win against the Blues in July. However, times changes with Chris Wilder currently with an 11 winless streak in the Premier League. Ten games without a win are proving hard for Wilder.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Chelsea takes two wins while Sheffield has one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Chelsea 3-0 Rennes
Burnley 0-3 Chelsea
FC Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea 0-0 Sevilla
Away
Sheffield United 0-1 Manchester City
Liverpool 2-1 Sheffield
Sheffield 1-1 Fulham
Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield
Sheffield 0-1 Leeds
Chelsea Team News
Lampard will contend with the unavailability of Kai Havertz after testing positive for coronavirus. Christian Pulisic is another doubt after pulling off during their warm-up sessions against Burnley. After replacing Jorginho as the penalty taker, Timo Werner has three goals and assists in his last three Premier League games.
Sheffield United Team News
Ampadu is ineligible for the weekend’s clash against his parent club. It further hurts the defensive options for Wilder with Jack O’Connell sidelined for the season. Lys Mousset remains on the sidelines till December.
Prediction and Odds
It is becoming hard to back Sheffield to come back, especially against an in-form Chelsea squad this Saturday.
Chelsea Win
Goals Over 1.5
Away: No Score