Chelsea vs Palace: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries

Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge this weekend as they look to make it two wins on the bounce in the Premier League.

After his stunning hat-trick against Wolves last time out, Noni Madueke was handed his first senior England call-up on Wednesday.

He will hope to continue what has been a fine week with a starting role on Saturday – although the 22-year-old did play an hour as the Blues narrowly avoided a European embarrassment against Servette on Thursday.

Christopher Nkunku, on the score sheet from the penalty spot again in that game, played the full 90, suggesting he may be among the subs when his side kick off against the Eagles.

Neither Joao Felix and Pedro Neto were involved in the midweek clash and could be considered for starting roles.

Wesley Fofana meanwhile was also among those who didn’t feature in Switzerland and is expected to come back into the side and partner Levi Colwill.

Romeo Lavia missed last weekend’s 6-2 victory and did not travel with the Blues squad for that Europa Conference play-off having picked up a minor hamstring injury.

Having not been seen in any training images released by the club this week, Chelsea may opt to not take any risks over his return with the international break also looming.

There could be a new striker in town by the time this game kicks off on Saturday afternoon with Chelsea still pushing for a deadline deal for Victor Osimhen.

But whatever unfolds on the final day of the summer transfer window, Nicolas Jackson will continue leading the line, getting his first goal of the season in that thumping at Molineux last time out.

Predicted Chelsea XI to face Crystal Palace

Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Felix, Jackson

Where to watch Man Utd vs Brighton? Kick-off time and TV channel

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 1:30pm on Sunday September 1.

The match is not being broadcast live in the UK.