Chelsea v Birmingham City

Chelsea return to Premier League action when they play host to Birmingham City. Birmingham City were winners on Saturday in the FA Cup.

The defending Premiership champions are in 3rd place of the Premier League table with 48 points from 21 matches. Those 48 points are the product of 15 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. In their most recent league match the Blues trounced Sunderland by a score of 7-2 at Stamford Bridge. On Saturday, they won away to Preston North End by a score of 0-2. Anelka and Sturridge were the goal scorers. The side managed by Carlo Ancelotti are reporting two confirmed absences in Michael Essien and Bosingwa, while Ashley Cole is doubtful.

The side from the Saint Andrews Ground picked up an important victory in the FA Cup on Saturday when they beat Everton by a score of 1-2. The goal scorers were Benitez and Ferguson. The side managed by Alex McLeish are presently in 8th place of the Premier League table with 33 points and they sit 3 points behind the 7th place aston Villa and 6 points ahead of the 9th place Fulham. At this time, the Blues are reporting three confirmed injury absences in O’Connor, Carsley, and Tainio.

Live Premier League
Chelsea v Birmingham City
Stamford Bridge, kick off 1945 hours