Chelsea will take on Watford in a match that will wrap up week 24 in the Premier League. The match will kick off on Wednesday Feb. 3 at 7:45 p.m. GMT (3:45 p.m. EST and 12:45 p.m. PST) from Vicarage Road where Watford will play host to the Blues.
The live stream of the match can be followed HERE and HERE and the live scores will be updated HERE.
The match carries importance for both clubs, as there is a 4-point gap separating Watford (10th) and Chelsea (14th), and three points either way can make a big difference as the teams are beginning to separate themselves in the table.
Chelsea January transfer signings Alex Pato and Matt Miazga are unlikely to see the pitch, as they are still adjusting to their new team. Willian is expected to play despite sustaining an injury during Saturday's match, according to the BBC.
Chelsea has been in the back page headlines this week after captain John Terry told reporters the club wouldn't be renewing his contract after the season. It would be the end of an era, as Terry's spent more than 17 seasons with the club.
The plot thickens as Gus Hiddink insists that lines are still open between the two sides. "It is Terry's right to make a choice over his future and the club wants to have a dialogue, which is always possible. He is performing and I am convinced he will do regardless of the situation. He will be professional," the Chelsea manager said, according to the BBC.
The Chelsea starting XI according to Fantasy Football Scout: Courtois, Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta, Mikel, Fábregas, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Diego Costa
Spanish midfielder Mario Suarez is expected to make his first appearance for Watford, according to Sky Sports. Suarez was acquired on a $5.7 million dollar transfer from Italian side Fiorentina. However, manager Quique Sánchez Flores will be without defenders Tommie Hoban and Joel Erkstrand due to injury, according to the BBC.
Watford comes into the match having lost its previous two, while Chelsea has had favorable results in its last five matches. The two sides drew on Boxing Day, in Gus Hiddink's debut with the Blues, however Flores knows Chelsea has improved since their last meeting.
"It's not too long since we played with Chelsea the last time, but in this period they have reacted. They are playing well, but we are also in the same condition, recuperating good feelings to keep a good position in the league, so I think for sure it will be a very tough match." Flores said to the BBC.
The Watford Starting XI according to Fantasy Football Scout: Gomes Paredes, Cathcart, Britos, Holebas, Behrami, Capoue, Watson, Deeney, Jurado, Ighalo
