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Paul Merson: This is what will happen when Chelsea take on Crystal Palace
PAUL MERSON is predicting a routine win for Chelsea when they host Crystal Palace tomorrow (3pm).
Paul Merson predicts easy win for Chelsea
Chelsea face Crystal Palace unbeaten in their last eight Premier League outings and 10 points clear at the top of the table.
While Palace have eased relegation concerns with three wins on the bounce, in which they've kept three clean sheets.
Antonio Conte to strengthen title bid against Crystal Palace
But Merson is confident Antonio Conte's side will strengthen their position at the top with another three points at Stamford Bridge.
"Nothing but a Chelsea win here," Merson told Sky Sports. "I just don't see how Crystal Palace can hold them, despite regaining some good form.
"They won a football match without having a shot on target against Watford, but there's no way they'll be able to stop Chelsea.
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"It's Chelsea's title, too. There aren't enough games left to catch them in my opinion.
"For me, N'Golo Kante is the player of the season. He's been a massive, massive difference to them."