Chelsea head coach Maruizio Sarri noted that for his team it is important to stay as close as possible to first place.

"At this stage of the season, our goal is to consolidate in the table, to remain one of the teams in the leading positions. We need to stay as close as possible to the first line, "said Surry..

“I don’t know if we can continue to fight for first place with Manchester City and Liverpool, they started the season with a clear advantage, but we need to keep up with them at this stage of the tournament”.

Winning the match against Crystal Palace will allow Chelsea to rise to at least the second position in the standings. Football. ua will hold a direct text broadcast of the fight, which will begin at 18:00 Kyiv time.