The Charlton vs Chelsea clash in the third round of the 2025/26 FA Cup should be a really enticing battle between two teams from separate divisions of the English football pyramid, but it should be a pretty eventful match-up when the two teams meet at The Valley on Saturday,

Chelsea Women’s opposition today, West Ham, are not in a good place this season. Sitting second-to-last in the Women’s Super League with five points recorded in 11 matches, they used the winter break to shake things up by hiring former Juventus and Inter Milan head coach, Rita Guarino.

Chelsea’s team news offers a more optimistic picture. Robert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella are both available again, bolstering options at the back after recent absences. Moises Caicedo returns following suspension, restoring balance to midfield at a time when control has often been elusive.

Man City loves to show its strength early in matches. Our expert EPL predictions expect City to get off to a fast start against Chelsea.

Chelsea will be coached by the interim manager, Calum McFarlane, against Fulham today. This is expected to be McFarlane’s final game in charge of the team, with Rosenior expected to coach his first Chelsea match as new manager on the weekend against Charlton Athletic in Round 3 of the FA Cup.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella will only get a one-match suspension following his red against Fulham

Chelsea drew with Bournemouth 2-2 at Stamford Bridge in another dispiriting performance which saw the Blues extend their run to one win in 7 in the Premier League.The away team took the lead from a