Is Cole Palmer Playing Tonight? Where to Watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea Live

The 2025-26 Premier League gameweek is arriving thick and fast, as Chelsea travels to Vitality Stadium to meet AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. Both sides will look to put their midweek losses behind them coming into this fixture; the Cherries were down 1-0 against Everton, and the Blues lost their momentum facing Leeds United in a 3-1 defeat, respectively.

The hosts, Bournemouth, enjoyed an exemplary unbeaten streak throughout September and October, claiming 5 wins and 3 draws in the Premier League. However, after a 3-1 beating by Manchester City, Andoni Iraola's side has not tasted a league success. Resulting in a fall of their standing on the points table from the top five to 14th place with 19 points in 14 outings.

Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca's side built a superb reputation, humbling Spanish champions Barcelona 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Then, Arsenal from 1-1 with only 10 men on their side, after Moises Caicedo got sent off at Stamford Bridge. But Leeds United came out of the syllabus for the Blues, as the dejected Daniel Farke's side secured an inspiring 3-2 triumph.

The cherries will be spirited to avoid suffering consecutive home defeats, while the visitors, Chelsea just endured their first away defeat in the English Premier League since September. It will be an interesting fixture, as both teams have more than three points to fight for on Saturday.

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Bournemouth vs Chelsea Team News

The cherries will not have their midfield duo of Tyler Adams and Lewis Cook available, both to serve a one-game suspension. In addition, Scottish international Ryan Christie is out with a knee injury, and Ben Gannon Doak also faces a hamstring injury. On the other hand, Chelsea will have to continue without Moises Caicedo (suspended for three matches), but the Blues will be delighted with Cole Palmer's 30-minute cameo. Palmer should be starting in his number 10 role. And, long-term absentees Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia will remain on the sidelines.

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Petrović; Jiménez, Diakite, Milosavljević, Truffert; Tavernier, Scott; Adli, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, James; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.

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