Chelsea

Referee for Leicester vs Chelsea 2024-25 announced | CFC unbeaten in last 4 games under him

The referee for Chelsea’s Week 12 game against Leicester City has been announced as Andy Madley. Blues fans have reason to feel encouraged by his appointment- CFC are unbeaten in the last four games that he’s been in charge, and one of those fixtures, interestingly, was a FA Cup clash between these very two teams (Chelsea v Leicester) last season that CFC won 4-2.

Chelsea last four games under Andy Madley as referee (going into Leicester game in 24/25)

Chelsea 2-0 Brentford (December 2023)
Man City 1-1 Chelsea (February 2024)
Chelsea 4-2 Leicester (March 2024; FA Cup QF)
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham (May 2024)

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Lawro, Sutton, Merson- Pundit Predictions for Chelsea vs Arsenal

The big game this weekend is without a question the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge- a game that pits two teams on the same number of points (18 from 10 games).

Here is how the big pundits think the game will go.

Chris Sutton

Sutton at the BBC thinks this match hinges on whether or not Cole Palmer is fit enough to take the field for Chelsea.

He reckons Palmer makes such a difference to the team that he’s predicted a 2-1 Chelsea win if the forward plays, and a 1-1 draw if he doesn’t.

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Referee for Chelsea vs Newcastle | CFC lost all games under him in 23/24

The referee for Chelsea vs Newcastle this weekend has been officially announced as Simon Hooper. Blues fans will remember that they lost all three games with him as the referee last season, one of which was a 4-1 loss to this very Newcastle United side at St.James Park. This GW9 2024/25 fixture between CFC and the Magpies is however taking place at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea last five games under Simon Hooper as referee (P5- Won 1, Lost 4)

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea (2023/24)
Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (2023/24)
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (2023/24)

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth (2022/23)
Man City 2-0 Chelsea (2022/23 Cup)

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