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When Chelsea hosts Sheffield United within the Premier League on Saturday, they will aim to restart their season on the right note.
The previous game gave Sheffield United, who are now at the bottom of the standings, a small advantage in their battle to avoid relegation. This season, the Blades have only triumphed twice in the league; the most recent victory came last Saturday against Brentford. As a result, Chris Wilder’s team is currently only one point behind Luton in 18th position, however they are still 5 points outside of safety heading into this weekend. The visitors, however, are not in the mood for another coach ride from their Yorkshire base. They are the sole Premier League team without a victory on the road this season, and they place last in terms of goals scored on opponent territory. Their 20 goals shipped are tied for the lowest record of this sort, along with West Ham United. In addition, the Blues have won the last three meetings between Chelsea and Sheffield United, and no Yorkshire team has defeated the Blues in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge since the year 2000; Leeds United was the last team to accomplish this feat in December 1999.
Since Chelsea has fallen back to the bottom half of the league table, Mauricio Pochettino’s season has not gone well thus far. Before this match, the Blues had only won 5 of their 16 matches in the Premier League and had lost 7 of them, including consecutive defeats to Everton and Manchester United. Chelsea’s unbeaten streak against Tottenham, Arsenal, and Man City, albeit with one victory and two draws, comes after this run. Chelsea, with just 39 points and 9 victories from 17 games played, has the joint lowest record among all 17 teams that have ever participated in the Premier League in 2023. After seeing Pochettino’s team lose two more back-up players to injury during their match with the Toffees, last weekend’s thrashing at Goodison Park additionally marked the 5th straight Premier League game in which Chelsea has conceded at least two goals. Sheffield United can only hope that the Blues’ joyous celebration is extended.
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Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd Information
- Date: 12/16/2023
- Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
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