Chelsea’s inconsistency is often credited to their largely inexperienced squad with many young players, but there must be more to it. The way they’re playing makes them terribly unpredictable, but they generally play well against the teams that were in the EFL Championship last season. The only problem is – Luton Town are having a period of revival and will be up for a fight when the Blues arrive to Kenilworth Road today.Luton midfielder Jordan Clark is expected to return after missing the last game due to illness. However, Issa Kabore and Marvelous Nakamba are likely to remain sidelined. On the Chelsea side, Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer are back after serving their suspensions. Mykhailo Mudryk’s availability is uncertain after being subbed off due to an injury, and Romeo Lavia is also doubtful due to an injury sustained in the previous game against Crystal Palace.##NAJAVA_MECA_7769441##In terms of historical encounters, Luton has faced Chelsea in their last four consecutive top-flight seasons, achieving victories over the Blues in the past. Chelsea, however, has had a more dominant historical record.Luton are aiming for three consecutive top-flight wins for the first time since December 1991 and hopes to secure back-to-back clean sheets at home. On the flip side, Chelsea has faced difficulties away from home, having lost their last four away matches – their poorest away run in the Premier League for over two decades.Chelsea and Luton may be in the same league footballing wise, but financially they couldn’t be further apart 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MGZ4cPxMSA— OneFootball (@OneFootball) December 30, 2023 Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino boasts an impressive record against newly-promoted teams, having won 18 out of 20 away games without defeat. Sterling has also been influential against newly-promoted sides, contributing to nine goals in eight league appearances for Chelsea against such teams. If only there were 19 newly promoted teams in the league…PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 20Saturday15:30: (6.00) Luton (4.10) Chelsea (1.55)18:00: (1.40) Aston Villa (5.00) Burnley (9.00)18:00: (2.25) Crystal Palace (3.45) Brentford (3.45)18:00: (1.10) Man.City (13.0) Sheffield Utd (25.0)18:00: (2.65) Wolverhampton (3.35) Everton (2.85)20:30: (3.35) Nott.Forest (3.45) Man.Utd. (2.15)Sunday17:00: (1.80) Tottenham (3.80) Bournemouth (4.30)17:00: (6.25) Fulham (4.10) Arsenal (1.60)Monday23:00: (1.50) Liverpool (4.50) Newcastle (7.25)Tuesday22:30: (2.50) West Ham (3.45) Brighton (2.75)***odds are subject to change***
