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Chelsea boss Graham Potter is under huge pressure, with the Blues struggling for form and sliding down the Premier League table in recent weeks.

Currently, it appears as though Todd Boehly is presiding over a quickly sinking ship but the brass band are still playing the hits with the signings of the likes of the aforementioned Ukrainian and Joao Felix. But it is a wonder today whether Stamford Bridge will turn on him - or the ownership - should another poor result occur. Ziyech will need to do a lot to convince Chelsea supporters he is worth of his place in the side. We will have to wait and see. Koulibaly has really struggled recently and it could be good for him to have a spell out of the spotlight. The nature of them it’s almost like it’s not even a pattern. We are in a bad moment and we have challenges. But I’m not naive and if anyone I work for thinks the problem lies with me they have every right to say: “Thank you very much but it’s not working” and I accept that.’ 'We’re going over how they’re happening and trying to evaluate the whole thing. A lot of criticism has been sent his way for his perceived lack of effort and application. A criticism levelled at Graham Potter while at Brighton was that he struggled to settle on a starting XI and at times that hurt his team. In the 3pm kick offs on Saturday, Everton's plight became ever more worrisome as they once again squandered a lead to lose 2-1.

Graham Potter handed a Chelsea debut to Benoit Badiashile against Crystal Palace as the manager switched to a back four following the defeat to Fulham. The 21- ...

Havertz just nudges Hughes out of the way as he drives into the box, and he's through on goal, but the foul is given against him. Jordan Ayew plays as a lone striker with support from Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze. The 21-year-old signing from Monaco started in central defence alongside Thiago Silva, with Lewis Hall moving from wing-back to left-back.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter faces more selection headaches ahead of today's crunch Premier League derby against Crystal Palace.

N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja complete a lengthy injury list. [imminent new £89million signing Mykhaylo Mudryk](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-arsenal-mudryk-done-deal-medical-b1053050.html) set to watch the game from the stands after his medical. [helsea](/topic/chelsea) have handed a debut to new signing Benoit Badiashile against [Crystal Palace](/topic/crystal-palace) this afternoon.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter will know nothing but a win will do as his side take on Crystal Palace today in their second London derby of the week.Potte.

However, they won their last such away match 2-1 against West Ham, last winning consecutive away top-flight London derbies in November 1997 (three in a row). - Chelsea have lost three of their last six home London derbies in the Premier League, including their only one under Graham Potter so far (0-1 vs Arsenal). Indeed, Potter’s only managerial win home or away against the Eagles was this season’s reverse Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Selhurst Park, a 2-1 victory. - Chelsea are yet to concede a goal in the first half of a home Premier League game this season, the only side to do so. Zaha has also had 37 carries with a take-on; only Gabriel Martinelli (39) has had more in the Premier League this term. 15′ – Clever play by Jorginho to turn in midfield and clip a ball over the top for Havertz.