We have some exciting FA Cup ties to look forward to in the third round, including the meeting between Chelse and Preston North End.
The game will be played at Stamford Bridge on the 6th of January and the hosts are currently 10th in the Premier League on 28 points while the visitors are 14 in the Championship on 35 points.
Chelsea come into the game on the back of a good 3-2 win at Luton Town in the Premier League last weekend.
The Blues looked to be in cruise control as they led 2-0 at half time and added a third goal in the 70th minute.
However, Luton Town came back strongly and they scored 2 goals to set up a frantic finish but Chelsea held on to claim maximum points.
The victory at Luton Town means Chelsea have won 4 of their 5 most recent fixtures in all competitions.
There have been wins over Sheffield United and Crystal Palace at home in the Premier League plus a penalty shootout victory at home over Newcastle United in the League Cup.
The only defeat came away against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
Looking specifically at the FA Cup and Chelsea have lost their 2 most recent matches in the competition, one of which was in the third round last season and the other in the final of the previous campaign.
Trends show Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 home FA Cup ties.
Preston North End journey south to Stamford Bridge having lost 2-0 at Sunderland in their most recent Championship match.
Sunderland opened the scoring in the 10th minute and doubled their advantage shortly before half time. Preston North End could not breakdown the hosts defence in the second half.
The defeat at Sunderland means Preston North End have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures, all of which were played in the Championship.
There have been defeats against Watford and Sheffield Wednesday at home plus Swansea City away.
In terms of the FA Cup, Preston North End have lost 6 of their 7 most recent games in the competition.
There have been defeats against Sheffield United, Wycombe Wanderers, and Cardiff City away plus Doncaster Rovers and Norwich City at home.
Trends show Preston North End have lost 4 of their last 5 away FA Cup matches.
Team news: Chelsea continue without Roméo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Reece James, and Ben Chilwell, who are all in the treatment room.
There are also doubts over the fitness of Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah.
Preston North End have just one injury concern with Robert Brady a doubt due to a knock.
Chelsea have been showing some signs of improvement but this could be a difficult game with Preston North End likely to pack the defence.
The Blues have the quality in attack to make the breakthrough but it may be just a single goal that wins the match for Chelsea.
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