Chelsea host Sheffield United in a crucial Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on December 16.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have won just once in their past five Premier League games and suffered successive losses to Manchester United and Everton ahead of this match.
Chris Wilder picked up his first win since returning to Bramall Lane, as the Blades edged past Brentford last weekend, but this game is his first away match in his second spell in charge.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Chelsea vs Sheffield United kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Stamford Bridge in London, UK and kicks off on Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Dec. 16 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Dec. 16 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Dec. 16 | 3:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sun, Dec. 17 | 2:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Dec. 16 | 8:30 p.m. IST |
Chelsea vs Sheffield United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — |
Fubo Canada |
| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
USA: This game is available via the Peacock network.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is not available for live broadcast due to the Saturday 3pm embargo.
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Chelsea vs Sheffield United lineups
Pochettino is still waiting on a host of players’ fitness before deciding on his plans for this clash. However, big summer signing Christopher Nkunku coud be ready to join the squad, with key absentees also including Robert Sanchez, Romeo Lavia, Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
Chelsea lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Colwill — Caicedo, Gallagher — Palmer, Fernandez, Sterling — Broja.
Wilder has not flagged up any fresh injury concerns ahead of this game but his squad are impacted by suspensions. Defender Jack Robinson serves a one game ban but Oliver Norwood and Oli McBurnie are back following suspensions.
Sheffield United lineup (4-1-4-1, right to left): Foderingham (GK) — Bogle, Ahmedhodžić, Trusty, Lowe — Norwood — McAtee, Hamer, Souza, Osula — McBurnie.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United prediction
Chelsea’s ongoing inconsistency and injury issues continue to make life difficult for Pochettino and the Blues remain one of the hardest to predict teams in the Premier League so far this season.
Wilder’s comeback at Sheffield United has injected some vital positivity into the team and they will be confident of gaining a strong result in the capital this weekend.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Sheffield United
