CHELSEA have returned to Premier League action with a tricky home clash against Bournemouth tonight.
Both sides picked up dominant FA Cup third-round wins at the weekend – the Blues downed Morecambe 5-0, while the Cherries beat West Brom 5-1.
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RexAs was Dango Ouattara for the Cherries against QPR[/caption]
However it has been a different scenario in the league for Enzo Maresca’s side in recent weeks, with the club on a run of four games without a win.
While Andoni Ireola’s Bournemouth are in fine form, heading into the match on a run of eight games without a defeat in the Prem and occupying seventh place in the table.
On the team news front, Maresca has had positive news on the doubtful trio of Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke.
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Maresca said: “Yes, Reece and Romeo are okay [for Bournemouth], we are very happy for both.
“They played 45 mins the other day [against Morecambe] and are available for the next game. They are available and as we said, we will try to manage both because they are a bit of a delicate situation.
“Noni is back and he’s available after illness. He’s trained with us and he’s 100 per cent fit.”
While for the Cherries, there will be a change between the sticks with Chelsea loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga ineligible from playing against his parent club.
Mark Travers – who has been eyed by Middlesbrough this month – is expected to deputise in goal.
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How to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Chelsea vs Bournemouth will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3.
And the game will be live streamed on the Discovery+ website/app for subscribers.
The match kicks off at 7.30pm, with TNT’s coverage beginning from 6.30pm.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
What Premier League games are on TV this week?
Tuesday, January 14
Brentford vs Man City (7.30pm) TNT Sports 2
Chelsea vs Bournemouth (7.30pm) TNT Sports 3
West Ham vs Fulham (7.30pm) TNT Sports 4
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (8pm) TNT Sports 1
Wednesday, January 15
Everton vs Aston Villa (7.30pm) TNT Sports 2
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace (7.30pm) TNT Sports 4
Newcastle vs Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports 3
Arsenal vs Tottenham (8pm) TNT Sports 1
Thursday, January 16
Ipswich Town vs Brighton (7.30pm) TNT Sports 2
Man Utd vs Southampton (8pm) TNT Sports 1
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