If the Blues can get some momentum going after Christmas by winning their next 3 fixtures then there is no reason to say they have no chance of making it back into the top four before the season is out.
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Chelsea are the favourites to claim victory over the Hornets at Stamford Bridge, and former Arsenal star Merson is backing the home side to secure a comfortable victory.
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Vice-captain Joe Root was absent from training with an upset stomach, but is not thought to be a doubt for the Test. The 32-year-old, who was born in Durban , also survived a near run out after dashing a single to get off the mark.
“But I think he can be a key player again”.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in some parts of the country, but in others it feels more like a typical spring day. Green Christmas wins out this year with record-breaking temperatures making for a holiday that could get Heat Miser singing.
He had a terrific season a year ago and it’s also normal you can have a setback after that.
The 37-year-old remains contracted for another season at Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer, but could yet assume a short-term role with Chelsea.
Costa looks set for a summer departure but Hiddink, who succeeded the sacked Mourinho this week and faces his first match against resurgent Watford at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day, reckons he can handle the volatile Spaniard.
I fancy Watford to earn a draw at 10/3 while the fact that both sides scored three last weekend makes backing +2.5 goals look a saver at 4/5.
Branislav Ivanovic believes the appointment of Guus Hiddink provides stability for Chelsea FC at a crucial time.
As for Watford, they’ll have to make do without defender Nathan Ake as he’s on loan from Chelsea so is therefore ineligible to play against his parent club. “Yes, of course, he’s a very good manager”, said the Spaniard.
Watford may have spent long spells sitting back in a deep and compact defensive shape, but they were not afraid to commit players forward when the opportunity presented itself. The change that saw Jose Mourinho leave and Guus Hiddink arrive is just one of the many more desperately needed at the club.
For Watford, manager Quique Sanchez Flores could be without Austrian defender Sebastian Prodl (calf/shin), who is a slight doubt and will undergo a late fitness test.
“I am really happy with that [attitude], it is a very strong mentality”.
It took a last minute goal for Manchester United to beat Watford, but the team have responded with a run of 4 consecutive wins in the Premier League.
“Why I’m here, the reasons why we are down”. Willian, Chelsea’s Right Attacking Midfielder, had another brilliant performance for the Blues to prove once again that he is Chelsea’s main man and best player of 2015/16.
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“They play well and have lots of experience and quality”.
