Chelsea face a game that could have huge ramifications on their title pursuit this weekend as they host Swansea. Last time out in Premier League action the Blues surrendered points to another lower-end team in the shape of Burnley, and although their advantage at the top of the table remains a healthy eight points, another slip up will surely see that reduced and perhaps hand the momentum to the chasing pack, with Spurs hosting Stoke and Liverpool travelling to a rudderless Leicester.

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Naturally, Chelsea supporters are worried, after all Swansea have looked like a team rejuvenated under Paul Clement, and their recent win at Anfield shows they can go to the homes of the big boys and get results. However, the omens are good for the Londoners in the form of the Premier League’s refereeing choice for the Stamford Bridge clash, with Neil Swarbrick in charge. ‘Why are the signs positive?’ you may ask… well, of his 15 games officiated this season, the home team have won 53.3% of the time…

As the numbers show, the majority of Swarbrick’s matches end with the home team on top, while he gives fewer fouls-per-game than the league’s average (23.1-per-game), which suggests this tie will be allowed to flow.

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