Premier league 2025-2026: Crystal Palace-Chelsea, the likely lineups

The 23rd day of the Premier League also offers us one of the many London derbies between Crystal Palace and Chelsea. The two teams come to the challenge in two totally opposite moments: Palace has only got one point in the last four games, while Chelsea has won three out of four considering all competitions, while in the league the Blues have only got one victory in the last three games.

Oliver Glasner’s team despite the last not great period is in a relatively quiet position in the standings, having eight points ahead of the relegation zone. The Austrian coach decided to deploy a 3-4-2-1 with Mateta as the only forward, in defense three-man block composed of Lerma, Lacroix and Richards.

The Blues, on the other hand, find themselves sixth in the standings just two points from the Champions zone, Rosenior will still have to renounce star Cole Palmer, who is having a very unlucky season in terms of injuries. The English coach deploys Joao Pedro in attack, with Neto, Fernandez and Garnacho in the three-quarter. Caicedo and Andrey Santos will act as midfielders.

Crystal Palace-Chelsea, the likely lineups
Crystal Palace(3-4-2-1): Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Richards; Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Devenny; Yeremy, Johnson; Mateta. All. Glasner.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro. All. Rosenior.