FA Cup - TV and streaming options to watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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One more spot in the tournament's final is up for grabs between these teams. Don't miss a beat of this interesting clash with this broadcast guide.

We are down to the next-to-last game in the 2021-22 FA Cup, and we could not have been given a better game to enjoy this Sunday. The clash between Chelsea and Crystal Palace promises to be as electric as possible, with both these clubs ready to leave everything on the pitch to reach the title clash.

Chelsea get to this game after vacating their UEFA Champions League title, as Real Madrid beat them in their semi-final tie. Despite their elimination, the Blues get to this game with two wins in a row, including a six-nil win against Southampton last weekend. Speaking of FA Cup matches, Chelsea remain unbeaten after four games, with Tuchel's team claiming wins against Chesterfield (5-1), Plymouth Argyle (2-1), Luton Town (3-2), and Middlesbrough (2-0).

Chelsea will try to reach their 16th FA Cup final. The team has not been able to lift this title since the 2018, with the memory of last year's final loss to Leicester City still present in their fans' minds. If they want to reach the title clash for a second year in a row, they may want to rely on Hakim Ziyech's performances, as the Moroccan ace has scored twice for the Blues in this tournament, and with top scorer Romelu Lukaku listed as doubtful for the game, his contribution may be decisive for their aspirations.

On the other hand, Crystal Palace make it to this game fresh off a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City, which ended a five-game streak without a loss for the Eagles. Patrick Vieira's men earned their spot in the semi-finals by winning matches against Millwall (2-1), Hartlepool United (4-0), Stoke City (2-1), and Everton (4-0).

One of the main goals for Crystal Palace will be to go back to the title clash in the FA Cup and being able to win it. The Eagles have reached the competition's final in 1990 and in 2016, but unfortunately they have not been able to lift the crown. If the team wants to make it to the final, they will be begging to have Michael Olise around. Listed as doubtful hours before the game, Olise has had a hand in five of Crystal Palace's ten goals in the tournament (two goals, three assists), and his potential absence could prove to be a decisive blow for their hopes to reach the final.

The team's performance in front of goal has been quite impressive in the continental competition, with the Reds being capable of scoring 22 goals, while their defense has only conceded eight times, which represents less than one per UCL match. Things could get a lot easier for Liverpool if their top scorer, Mohamed Salah, can find a way to increase his eight-goal haul when Benfica step on Anfield's pitch this Wednesday.

On the other hand, Benfica make it to this game having being able to win one of their last three games, their 3-1 win over Belenenses last weekend. The Eagles are far from the top spot in the Primeira Liga, and with barely no options of cutting Porto's lead, the possibility of playing UCL football next year seems th have narrowed down to winning this competition.

Here are other key elements we have to consider prior to the start of this exciting game.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - Who's in and who's out?

Chelsea - Injured: Ben Chilwell, Callum Hudson-Odoi. Doubtful: Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley

Crystal Palace - Injured: Nathan Ferguson. Doubtful: Michael Olise, Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes. Ineligible: Conor Gallagher.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - Head-to-head stats

This will be the seventh FA Cup meeting between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace have beaten Chelsea in three of those meetings, with Chelsea winning two and the other one ending in a draw.
This will be these team's first FA Cup clash since their match in the 1975-76 season. That game saw Crystal Palace take a 3-2 win home.
Chelsea will enter this clash on a nine-game winning streak against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea have outscored Crystal Palace 23-6 in those past nine games.
Crystal Palace have not beaten Chelsea across all comps since October 14, 2017. The game ended 2-1 for the Eagles.
This will be the seventh meeting between Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel and Crystal Palace's boss Patrick Vieira. So far, Tuchel remains unbeaten against his French counterpart with five wins and a draw in their six previous games.