Chelsea return to action on Saturday afternoon when they host AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

After a three-week break, Xabi Alonso's side are looking to get back to winning ways in the league following a run of three games without victory.

Last time out, Chelsea suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat to west London neighbours Brentford, an evening to forget for the Blues 

Bournemouth visit the capital, one of three sides yet to record a league victory so far this season - Fulham and Tottenham are the other two winless clubs.

Chelsea have been free-scoring so far this term. 10 goals from their opening five games have been largely influenced by attacking trio Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

But Chelsea's defensive issues are hurting the Blues, who have claimed just seven points from a possible 15. They have already conceded 12 goals, the most in the league so far.

Alonso will be desperate to restore confidence and get his side back on a positive trajectory, and to ensure his side aren't Bournemouth's first victims in ending their winless start to the season.

Here are all the details you need ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026

Kick-off time: 15:00 (UK)

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

Emiliano Martinez is expected to start for Chelsea in goal. Mike Penders has trained after returning to Cobham following Belgium duty.

Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana and Maxence Lacroix will all be pushing for starts at centre-back.

Competition for places in the two wing-back roles has increased. Marco Palestra looks set to be in contention after stepping up his recovery, which could see him make his official debut for the club.

Jorrel Hato, Pep Chavarria and Pedro Neto will all be vying for a starting role against the Cherries.

Romeo Lavia impressed while on international duty and will be pushing to start in midfield. Jordan Henderson and Valentin Barco are also available. But Moises Caicedo and Reece James are back in contention, Alonso confirmed, so a decision awaits over who is preferred.

Rogers is set to continue in attack, but the big question is whether Joao Pedro and Palmer will join him. Palmer has been nursing a minor issue and withdrew from England duty, while Joao Pedro missed the defeat to Brentford following a knee injury. The pair are available to face Bournemouth, but it remains unclear if they are deemed fit enough to make the starting side.

United Kingdom: The Premier League fixture will not be available to broadcast live. You can follow coverage on AbsoluteChelsea - both on Roundtable and X.

United States: fuboTV, Peacock, NBCSN

Chelsea 2-1 AFC Bournemouth