Chris Sutton has predicted the result ahead of this weekend's game between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium.

Chelsea make the trip down south on Saturday for a Premier League fixture versus Bournemouth. Unusually, the game is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off.

Speaking via Sky Sports this week, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola previewed the Chelsea match by claiming it'll be a very difficult game to win any points from.

However, if you look at the start they've made to the new season, they're unbeaten in their opening three matches.

"Bournemouth are still unbeaten this season, even if their win at Everton was fortunate - they had a good five minutes, but that was it... which is a bit like the way my career went," Sutton told BBC Sport.

"I really don't know what to expect from Chelsea though, or if Cole Palmer is going to be fit enough to play. Because of that, I am going to sit on the fence and go for a draw."

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"Sutton's prediction: 1-1."

Is Cole Palmer available? Chelsea star Cole Palmer did withdraw from the England camp in this month's international break. Fortunately, it sounds like good news for everyone associated with the Blues when it comes to his fitness.

TalkSPORT claims this week that Palmer is expected to be available for Chelsea against Bournemouth, with the player resting over the international period because of muscle fatigue.

The importance of Palmer to this Chelsea side is clear for everyone to see. Many questioned if he could repeat last year's heroics this season, which he's answered so far by scoring one goal and making four assists in five appearances across all competitions.

We're hopeful that Blues head coach Enzo Maresca will provide extra clarity on Palmer's fitness in Friday's pre-match press conference.