Chelsea will be targeting all three points against Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, after a goalless draw away to Brentford.

Paul Merson is backing a Chelsea victory, but has slammed Enzo Maresca’s lineup for the Brentford game.

Paul Merson wrote in his column for Sportskeeda: “I was flabbergasted by the Chelsea team last week against Brentford.

“I can’t believe Enzo Maresca rested Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson! Playing in the Champions League is bigger than winning the Europa Conference League, so I’m not sure why he did it.

“With all the money Chelsea have spent, it would be a big concern if they cannot finish inside the top four.

“This game against Ipswich is a nice one for Chelsea to bounce back and get back in the groove. If they win this, they have six games left and their fate is still in their own hands. If you’re Chelsea, I think you’d take that in their chase for top four.

“Chelsea are in action against Legia Warsaw in the Conference League. So I’m not sure if they start both Palmer and Jackson against Ipswich. Irrespective of that, I think they will win this game.”

Paul Merson’s prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Ipswich Town