Patrick Vieira’s managerial record against Chelsea
Won 0
Drawn 0
Lost 1
Crystal Palace’s major January signing
Jean-Philippe Mateta – from Mainz
Discipline
There are no suspensions.
Players who accumulate 10 yellow cards in Premier League matches up to and including our 32nd fixture will serve a two-match suspension in the competition.
Premier League bookings list
Chelsea: Alonso 6, Rudiger 5, James 4, Jorginho 4, Kovacic 3, Christensen 2, Mendy 2, Mount 2, Thiago Silva 2, Ziyech 2, Chalobah 1, Hudson-Odoi 1, Kante 1, Loftus-Cheek 1, Pulisic 1, Saul 1, Werner 1.
Crystal Palace: Gallagher 6, Ward 6, Guehi 4, Andersen 3, Benteke 3, McArthur 3, Zaha 3, Hughes 2, Olise 2, Tomkins 2, Ayew 1, Clyne 1, Edouard 1, Eze 1, Guaita 1, Mateta 1, Milivojevic 1, Schlupp 1.
Referee and VAR
VAR: Michael Oliver
David Coote is the official for his first Chelsea game since our goalless draw at Wolves in December. His only other Blues game was at Watford earlier in the same month.