CCTV5 Live Broadcast of Chelsea vs Sunderland: Caicedo vs Xhaka, Blues Aim to Defeat Newly Promoted Team at Home

At 22:00 Beijing time on October 25th, during the 9th round of the Premier League, Chelsea will face Sunderland at home, with CCTV5 broadcasting the match live.

Key highlights of the Chelsea vs Sunderland game include:

First:Team situations! After 8 rounds of the Premier League, Chelsea has 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, accumulating 14 points and ranking fifth, while Sunderland also has 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses with 14 points, sitting seventh. In the last Premier League match, Chelsea won 3-0 away against Nottingham Forest, achieving three consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 5-1 home victory over Ajax in the Champions League midweek; Sunderland defeated Wolves 2-0 at home and has only lost once in their last six league games, making them the strongest newly promoted team this season in the Premier League.

Second:Caicedo vs Xhaka, Blues Aim to Dominate Newly Promoted Side at Home! A major highlight of this match is the midfield battle between Caicedo and Xhaka. The Premier League’s toughest defensive midfielder faces off against former Arsenal captain Xhaka—is youth or experience going to prevail? Chelsea’s overall strength surpasses Sunderland’s. The Blues favor attacking play and enjoy open battles, while Sunderland is strong offensively but weak defensively. Therefore, Chelsea is confident against Sunderland and, with home advantage, the Blues are set to secure a win over the newly promoted side.

In their last six encounters, Chelsea leads with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Injury and suspension updates: Chelsea hasPalmer, Badiashile, Draper, Esugo, Corvil, Gusto; Sunderland hasDiallo, Surridge, Mondel.