CHELSEA return to Premier League action with a trip to Leicester – and Graham Potter will be feeling more positive than he has in recent weeks.
The Blues dug deep to qualify for the Champions League quarter-final after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 (2-1 agg) on Tuesday night.
- Kick-off time: 3pm UK time
- TV channel: Unfortunately, Leicester vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
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Behind enemy defensive lines
Wesley Fofana was part of that FA Cup-winning side in 2021 – while Ben Chilwell had a last-gasp equaliser ruled out for Chelsea.
Now the former Leicester team-mates are together at Stamford Bridge.
And with both men returning to fitness, they are set to start for Chelsea this afternoon against their former employers.
It is safe to say, they will not get the warmest of receptions from the home fans.
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FA Cup memories for Foxes
Two years ago, Leicester won the FA Cup for the first time in their history.
The Foxes beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley in one of the first matches with fans in attendance since the Covid lockdowns.
Youri Tielemans' thunderstrike proved the difference, firing into the top corner to settle the final.
But the influential Belgian, out of contract this summer, will not be playing today after being ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury.
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How the stats shape up
A few facts and figures ahead of the 3pm kick-off at the King Power…
- Leicester's solitary victory in their past six home league games against Chelsea was 2-0 in January 2021 (D2, L3).
- Their most recent competitive win versus Chelsea was in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.
- Chelsea won this season's reverse fixture 2-1 in August and are looking to complete their first league double over Leicester since 2016-17.
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Gary's gonna be in the ground
With his Match of the Day presenting role suspended by the BBC, Gary Lineker finds himself with a rare free Saturday.
And he is spending the day in the best way possible – travelling up from his London home to go and watch his beloved side in action.
Lineker, 62, wept when he learned of his BBC colleagues' boycott to stand with him in solidarity in the ongoing row.
But he will be desperately hoping it is tears of joy at the King Power come 5pm.
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Good afternoon and welcome
A week is a long time in football, isn't it?
This time seven days ago, Graham Potter was fighting for his job, desperate for a win and Gary Lineker was preparing to host Match of the Day.
Fast forward to today and Chelsea are looking to make it three wins on the spin.
The Blues earned crucial victories over Leeds and Borussia Dortmund to ease pressure on Potter and book a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Now they head on the road – well actually in the air having made the very short flight to the East Midlands yesterday – to face a Leicester side in disarray.
Brendan Rodgers' side have lost four matches since thumping Tottenham 4-1 on February 11.
That has seen the Foxes dumped out of the FA Cup and just two points above the relegation zone.
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