"I do expect". Chris Sutton makes prediction on Chelsea vs Bournemouth

Chelsea are preparing to face Bournemouth as Premier League returns following the World Cup break.

Qatar 2022 took place from November 20 to December 18 as Argentina became champions.

The Blues will host the Cherries in the league on Tuesday, December 27.

Currently, Graham Potter's side are 8th in the league table, while Bournemouth are 14th.

Ahead of the game, BBC football expert Chris Sutton has made his prediction. Sutton's score prediction is 2-0 to Chelsea.

"Chelsea are desperate for a win after going six domestic games without a victory, and losing the past four of them, so the pressure is really on Blues boss Graham Potter here," said Sutton via BBC.

"I am a strong believer that Potter just needs time to get things right at Stamford Bridge, but they have had issues with scoring goals since he took charge and they will need to finish their chances against Bournemouth, as well as create them.

"I do expect Chelsea to win this game but it is going to be interesting to find out what happens with the Cherries next too.

"Gary O'Neil's success as their caretaker boss meant he definitely deserved to be appointed on a permanent basis but, to keep the job, he needs to match those results now."

source - BBC