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Chelsea host Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge as they aim to avoid a third consecutive league defeat, after having surrendered a couple of disastrous losses to Arsenal and most recently, Bournemouth.
The Terriers have endured a bitter season thus far and most recently, have ended up in a slump that seems too deep. With four losses in five games and run of 10 winless games against the Blues, the visitors will be more than just content if they can take anything away from West London.
Both sides are desperate for a victory for completely different reasons, but it is sure to be a crucial game as far as the top 4 race is concerned.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Chelsea vs. Huddersfield.
Chelsea v Huddersfield: Kickoff Information
Date: 2 February 2019
Time: 15:00 (local time), 20:30 (IST)
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Livestream: Live stream on Hotstar
Chelsea v Huddersfield: Form guide
Last 5 matches (in all competitions)
Chelsea: L-W-W-L-W
Huddersfield: L-L-D-L-L
Chelsea v Huddersfield: Head-to-head
Chelsea wins: 30
Huddersfield wins: 27
Draws: 10
Chelsea v Huddersfield: Key players
Chelsea:
Time and time again, we revert to this man to serve the purpose for Chelsea. Eden Hazard has had a hand in nine goals in his last seven Premier League appearances against sides starting the day at the basement, and to catch his movement, finishing prowess and link-up capabilities will be an uphill task for the Terriers.
Huddersfield:
Laurent Depoitre has scored both of Huddersfield's Premier League goals against Chelsea and he is probably the only one who can upset the Chelsea back line - with his hold up play and, aerial abilities and physicality.
Chelsea v Huddersfield: Prediction
Huddersfield are probably already thinking ahead as survival with these resources seems like a herculean task. With the transition and recent form they have been, Chelsea should comfortably be able to thrash them. If not, then the problems at Stamford Bridge could really reach the boiling point.
Expect the same football from the Blues along with a couple of goals, for a change.
Predicted score: Chelsea 2-0 Huddersfield
