Chelsea needed a penalty and a few solid saves from Robert Sanchez just to grab a point at home, as this result will do very little to slow the roller coaster ride for Maresca.

Chelsea change about half the team who lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa. Marc Cucurella was an injury doubt, and he misses out - with the Blues changing three of their back four. Liam Delap and Estevao replace Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto further up the field.

The Blues weren’t able to overcome their own defensive mistakes and entered 2026 immersed in a worrying crisis.

VAR decision: An on-field review was recommended by VAR Pawson, for a possible penalty kick to Chelsea for a clear trip by Semenyo on Estêvão.

Mikel Arteta has said that Declan Rice could be fit for the match against Bournemouth on Saturday but it depends on whether the swelling on his knee injury goes down in time. Rice missed the 4-1 win over Aston Villa with the problem he picked up in the win over Brighton on Saturday,

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola insists Antoine Semenyo has not played his last game for the club despite reports he is set to join Manchester City. Talks between the two clubs are said to be at an