Chelsea return to Premier League action this Sunday with a trip to Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca's side come into the match following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace before the international break, leaving them with four points from their first three games of the 2024/25 season.
The new boss may welcome this fixture as a distraction from the off-field issues at Stamford Bridge, where a dispute among the club's owners threatens to overshadow his efforts to steer Chelsea back into contention at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth pulled off a stunning late comeback in their last match, overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Everton 3-2. They'll be aiming to build on that momentum, having held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw in this corresponding fixture nearly a year ago.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bournemouth vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel in Canada
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in Canada:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Fubo Canada
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What time does Bournemouth vs. Chelsea kick off in Canada?
This Premier League clash takes place at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, Dorset, and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 4:00 p.m |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
Bournemouth vs. Chelsea lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Enes Unal and Tyler Adams are not yet ready to return for Bournemouth, but Philip Billing could be back after having only played six minutes this season.
Andoni Iraola may consider a few alterations from the dramatic win at Everton, having said he felt his team did not deserve their 3-2 victory. Luis Sinisterra could come in after scoring the winner off the bench at Goodison Park, while Adam Smith may start at right-back in place of new signing Julian Araujo, who played for Mexico during the international break.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez — Cook, Billing — Semenyo, Kluivert, Sinisterra — Evanilson.
Injured: Enes Unal, Tyler Adams
Suspended: None
Chelsea could be without two right-backs in Reece James and Malo Gusto, so Maresca may be forced into something of a makeshift defence. Mykhailo Mudryk came on for Gusto against Crystal Palace, but it feels more likely that one of Tosin Adarabioyo or Axel Disasi will come in.
Jadon Sancho will hope to make his debut, likely from the left wing, while Christopher Nkunku could start if Cole Palmer is not fully fit.
Romeo Lavia is also an injury doubt, so the regular duo of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez should start despite long trips in the international break.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Adarabioyo, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Caicedo, Fernandez — Madueke, Nkunku, Sancho — Jackson.
Injured: Reece James, Romeo Lavia (doubt), Cole Palmer (doubt), Malo Gusto
Suspended: None
Bournemouth vs. Chelsea prediction
Chelsea's away games often result in conceding goals, and it's unlikely they will keep a clean sheet against Bournemouth's attacking side, despite the international break potentially disrupting Iraola's team's momentum.
However, the two-week pause may have worked in Chelsea's favor, giving Maresca's squad a chance to regroup. With a strong array of attacking talent, they should be able to break through Bournemouth's young defense at least twice and secure a win.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-4 Chelsea
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times EDT
Saturday, September 14
- Southampton vs. Manchester United (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Everton (12:30 p.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 15
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal (9:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Newcastle United (11:30 a.m.)
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