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Chelsea gears up for an extensive cup journey, hosting Championship adversaries in the heart of west London tonight. The Blues enter the FA Cup’s third round, where they are heavily favored against Preston North End. This clash precedes their Carabao Cup semi-final against another second-tier contender, Middlesbrough, later in the week.
Chelsea, securing consecutive Premier League victories over Crystal Palace and Luton post-Christmas, faces a challenge in squad rotation. Mauricio Pochettino contends with a substantial absentee list, now reaching double figures. Notably, Christopher Nkunku is absent, and Conor Gallagher, amid transfer speculations, finds himself on the bench. However, the starting lineup features the likes of Moises Caicedo, Raheem Sterling, and Cole Palmer.
On the flip side, Preston North End confronts tonight’s fixture amidst a lackluster stretch, losing four of their last five league games. Despite their 14th position in the Championship table, they linger just five points away from the coveted playoff spots. For live updates on Chelsea vs. Preston in the FA Cup, delve into expert insights provided by Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge.
