The blues are back at the Bridge after that convincing victory at the Etihad to host a side lying just a point off Mou's United in seventh place. Chelsea however sit on top of the summit and this post will like to give special thanks to Nathan Ake for that late winner which gave us a three point cushion heading into this weekend's fixtures.

Conte's blue boys have been banishing the bad omen accrued during a dismal campaign last season.Eight teams has been swept aside since October with Arsenal and Liverpool having escaped the onslaught.Joy should be shortlived in both camp with the second half of the season now only five games away.West Brom managed a point on their last visit to Stamford Bridge as a late goal from McClean secured a point as both teams scored a goal in each half. Azpilicueta had opened the scoring for the blues on that occasion.

The Baggies have lost just once in their past nine league games (against City) and should not be rated as underdogs heading into this one.Our visitors have also not lost in 360 minutes of top flight football.

Chelsea vs West Brom Head To Head

This is the 136th meeting between both teams.The blues have triumphed on 58 occasions with our visitors managing 43 victories.There have been 35 draws.The first meeting ended 1:0 in favour of the Pensioners.

Chelsea Vs West Brom Recent Meetings

11-02-14 West Brom 1 : 1 Chelsea

22-11-14 Chelsea 2 : 0 West Brom

18-05-15 West Brom 3 : 0 Chelsea

23-08-15 West Brom 2 : 3 Chelsea

13-01-16 Chelsea 2 : 2 West Brom

Chelsea Vs West Brom Current League Form

Chelsea  W W W W W

West Brom  L W W D W

Team News

Conte reported Nemanja Matic is available having missed last weekend's trip but Oscar has an illness and is not available for selection. John Terry is still not available while the manager reported he is happy to have a selection headache after Fabregas and Willian excelled at the Etihad.

‘I hope to have this difficult decision in every game, it means I have great competition in my squad and the level is improving,’ said the Blues boss.

A win will mean the blues will remain top of the pile while chasing the club record of eleventh consecutive victories.

Go Blues!!