Both Chelsea and Sheffield United will be desperate for a win when they meet at Stamford Bridge today.
The Blues have lost three of their last four matches to leave fans angry and to increase the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino's head having been outplayed and outfought by Everton last time out.
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW CHELSEA VS SHEFFIELD UNITED LIVE!
But this weekend Chelsea face a Blades side bottom of the table, boasting an even worse run of form this season and with just two wins to their name.
Chris Wilder has now had some time to get his feet back under the table ahead of this potentially crucial test.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Sheffield United is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, December 16, 2023.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Sheffield United
TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the game will not be televised live due to the Saturday 3pm blackout imposed on top-level football.
Free highlights: Sky Sports' YouTube channel posts Premier League highlights shortly after full-time whereas BBC One will broadcast Match of the Day for an extended replay at 10.25pm.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United team news
Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Colwill; Caicedo, Gallagher; Mudryk, Palmer, Sterling; Jackson
Subs: Bettinelli, Bergstrom, Gilchrist, Gusto, Maatsen, Enzo, Matos, Broja, Nkunku
Sheffield United XI: Foderingham; Bogle, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Lowe; McAtee, Souza, Brooks, Hamer, Archer; McBurnie
Subs: Davies, Osborn, Baldock, Traore, Osula, Thomas, Larouci, Slimane, Norwood
Chelsea vs Sheffield United prediction
Chelsea were again miserable last time out and are showing few signs of improvement. Their next opponents, though, are equally as poor and do not have the talent on paper to lift them off the bottom of the table.
Pochettino is juggling injuries but there really is no excuse not to beat a Blades side also struggling with fitness woes.
Chelsea to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The Blues have won six of their last eight meetings with the Blades, dating back 30 years.
Chelsea wins: 41
Draws: 16
Sheffield United wins: 28
Chelsea vs Sheffield United match odds
Chelsea: 2/11
Draw: 13/2
Sheffield United: 12/1
