Chelsea will be looking to make it five wins in a row across all competitions when they welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are brimming with confidence following their routine 5-1 win against 10-man Ajax in the Champions League, stretching their recent form to four wins on the trot.

The Blues enter the match having won their previous four games in all competitions, rising above nagging injury issues to build momentum at a crucial juncture. Their resounding victory over Ajax on Wednesday offered Maresca the opportunity to rest players, which should benefit Chelsea for their meeting with the Black Cats.

Chelsea vs Ajax will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 8 p.m. local time in London, England, at Stamford Bridge. The match is not on TV in the U.S., but it will be available through streaming services. The match will also be available in the UK and the Netherlands.

Chelsea resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they host Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's side followed their Premier League win over Liverpool with a 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest, a result that saw Ange Postecoglou sacked.

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