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Get the latest on Chelsea vs Leicester City live stream, preview, team news, the head-to-head and best prediction here, we compiled all the latest news ahead of the premier league fixture.

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In the fourth match of the English Premier League Chelsea is set to welcome Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are expected to shake off last weekend’s humiliation in the hands of Leeds to put up a better performance against a stubborn Leicester team.

Wesley Fofana, the outstanding French center-back for Leicester who has drawn interest from Chelsea on three occasions, has further linked the destinies of the two clubs, which have had bumpy openings to the current season. Chelsea who had siezed the summer transfer window to boost their defensive line is still keen on landing the France international before the end of the Summer transfer.

Below are all the details you need to know ahead of the Chelsea vs Leicester City clash:

Where will Chelsea vs Leicester be taking place?

Location: Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England
Date: Saturday, August 27.
Time: 15:00 BST, 10:00 EST, and 7:00 PST

VAR: Andre Marriner
Referee: Paul Tierney

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 Chelsea vs Leicester City H2H (Head-to-Head)

In their last five meetings, it was a total crackdown as Chelsea won 2, drew 1, and lost 2. However, when their overall Head-to-head is being put into consideration, the Blues were the better side and will probably come out victorious once again in their encounter on Saturday.
 
Chelsea: 2 wins  Leicester: 2 wins, 1 draw


Chelsea: L W W D L
Leicester City: W W D L L

Team News: Chelsea

N’Golo Kante was “very crucial and super fit” at the beginning of the season, according to Thomas Tuchel. Only one of those characteristics will continue to be true if the thigh is seriously hurt.

Mateo Kovacic, a fellow midfielder, is also out with a knee issue, while Armando Broja was unable to go to Leeds for Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Elland Road.

Kalidou Koulibaly was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card in the dying moments of that resounding defeat and will be suspended for Leicester’s visit. It appears unlikely that Fofana’s contract discussions will have advanced quickly enough for him to step in for Koulibaly this weekend.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Leicester

Chelsea Starting 11: Mendy; James, Silva, Azpilicueta; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Gallagher, Cucurella; Mount, Havertz, Sterling
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Pulisic, Chalobah, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, Ziyech, Chukwuemeka, Ampadu, Alonso

Read Also: BREAKING: Eric Bailly completes a loan move to Marseille

Team News: Leicester City

Along with the ostracized Fofana, fullbacks Ryan Bertrand (knee) and Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) won’t be available to Brendan Rodgers for the foreseeable future.

For their midweek EFL Cup match against Stockport County, Rodgers was permitted to shuffle his team. However, the fourth-tier team forced Leicester to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, which the Premier League team won on penalties.

Leicester predicted lineup vs Chelsea

Ward; Castagne, Amartey, Evans, Justin; Ndidi; Perez, Maddison, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy
Substitutes: Iversen, Soyuncu, Tielemans, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Daka, Mendy, Praet, Thomas

Chelsea vs Leicester score prediction

Leeds may have completely outplayed Chelsea the previous weekend, but Leicester hasn’t exactly demonstrated that they have the same unity and vigor as Jesse Marsch’s team did.

Only Southampton has lost more points from winning situations since the start of last season than the Foxes, so even if Leicester does edge Chelsea this Saturday, there is no guarantee they will maintain that advantage.

Undoubtedly, it is going to be a tough one for both teams and it is quite difficult to pinpoint a winner between the two sides.

However, one thing is evident, there won’t be many goals in the match at Stamford Bridge, so it will be safe to play Chelsea win or draw and under 4.5.

FT: Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City

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Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment

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 Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment!

In a Scottish Premiership clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Rangers’ loanee Findlay Curtis turned heads with a cheeky celebration that has since gone viral online. The 19-year-old, on loan at Kilmarnock, was at the heart of the drama as his side surged into an early lead against fierce rivals Celtic at Rugby Park — and he didn’t hold back in celebrating it.

 

Curtis, deployed in a more advanced role for this fixture, made the most of his opportunity. After Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring and Kilmarnock doubled their advantage, cameras caught the young winger raising his arms and gesturing in celebration directly in front of the Celtic supporters in the away end — a moment that instantly lit up social media.

 

Although his exuberant celebration was quickly cut short when veteran keeper Kasper Schmeichel ushered him away, the damage was done — pundits and fans alike have been talking about it ever since. That kind of on-field bravado in front of the rival support doesn’t happen every day, and it’s one that will stick in the minds of supporters on both sides.

Whether you see it as passionate football emotion or a bit of mind games, Curtis’ reaction added another unforgettable moment to a season already packed with drama and rivalry — showing once again why the Scottish Premiership never fails to entertain.

 

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End of the Road at Parkhead? Andy Walker Drops Brutal Verdict on Celtic’s Japanese Duo

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“Are Celtic’s Japanese Stars Past Their Best? Andy Walker Predicts End of the Road for Maeda & Hatate”

Recent pundit commentary has stirred fresh debate among fans of Celtic Football Club, with veteran analyst Andy Walker making bold claims about two of the team’s key Japanese players — Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. Walker’s verdict? This could be the final chapter at Parkhead for both players if they don’t turn their seasons around.

Struggles on the Pitch

Walker’s view stems from both men’s current dip in form. Hatate, normally a creative midfield presence, was recently scrutinised after a costly mistake led to a penalty for Livingston — and Walker suggested it might be time for him to lose his place temporarily in the starting XI to find confidence again.

Meanwhile, Maeda — who once electrified Scottish football with blistering pace and a PFA Player of the Year-winning season — has yet to recapture that spark this campaign. The forward is playing well below the high standards he set previously, and Walker believes both he and Hatate may have run their course at Celtic unless they rediscover their best form before the season ends.

Why This Matters

Walker’s assessment resonates beyond just match performance:

  • Maeda’s Blocked Transfer: Earlier in the season, Maeda openly admitted he wanted a move away — only for Celtic to block it — and pundits speculated this block may have affected his focus and sharpness.
  • Legacy and Timing: If both players fail to make a strong impact before the campaign’s conclusion, Walker argues their legacies at Celtic could be overshadowed by disappointment rather than remembered for their earlier success.

 The Bigger Picture

Celtic’s squad is at a crossroads. With new tactics, fresh faces and evolving expectations under manager Brendan Rodgers, long-serving players must justify their place or risk being phased out. Walker’s blunt but insightful commentary has sparked fresh debate among supporters over who should lead the club forward — and who’s time might be running out.

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

 

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

 

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

 

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

 

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

 

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

 

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