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Ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium later today, former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes Antonio Conte’s Chelsea will be too strong for Stoke City despite the home side picking up back-to-back wins at the bet365 Stadium.

Merson told Sky Sports: “I can’t see Stoke winning this game.

“Chelsea are head and shoulders above everyone else at the moment.

“I normally do not back against Stoke at home, but I cannot see anything other than a Chelsea win here.

“They are looking very good at the moment.”