Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson refuses to believe that Chelsea's current calamities have made them extra vulnerable to an upset at home to his Crystal Palace side. Antonio Conte's Premier League champions lost 2-1 to the Eagles in October and have the chance of revenge at Stamford Bridge in Saturday's evening kick-off. The Blues will kick off with the aim of putting a turbulent few days behind them that have put Conte's future under the microscope once more. The Italian was roundly criticised for his timid tactics at Manchester City last week, which saw his side lose by the only goal of the game but never really look like conjuring up an equaliser. Chelsea are in danger of going four games without victory having won just four of their last 15 fixtures in all competitions.