What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

What is it?

It’s the Premier League contest between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. 

When is it? 

It’s on Saturday, October 3.

What time is kick-off?

It all gets underway from 12.30pm.

What TV channel is it on? 

The match will be shown on BT Sport. Alternatively, bookmark this page and follow our rolling blog. 

What is the team news?

For Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic are both expected to remain unavailable. However, the American was described as “not far away” by Frank Lampard on Tuesday and could yet be included. Ben Chilwell is in contention to play after facing Tottenham in the Carabo Cup.

For Palace, Gary Cahill, Patrick van Aanholt and James Tomkins are all approaching a return to fitness and could play. Christian Benteke returned to the bench last week and could making the starting XI on Saturday.

Latest analysis

Read how Crystal Palace’s attacks have been the fastest in the Premier League here.

What are the odds?

Chelsea: 2/5

Crystal Palace: 7/1

Draw: 15/4

What’s our prediction? 

Chelsea will be desperate to get a win following the draw at West Brom followed by the penalty shootout defeat to Tottenham. However, Palace have played well in patches this season and will make the match competitive to say the last.

Our prediction: Chelsea 2 Crystal Palace 1