ES Tunis vs Chelsea - Club World Club: Live score, team news and updates as the Blues need a win or a draw to avoid a shock early exit from the competition
Right, who's still up then?
Well, I am, and I'm sure there are many devout Chelsea fans within the UK who are with me.
If you're in the US, well, lucky you. You don't have to keep your eyelids open with toothpicks to follow this match. You can grab a drink of your choice and enjoy the show.
What is that show, I hear you say?
Chelsea are bidding to bounce back from the disappointment of last week's loss at the hands of Flamengo to ensure safe passage to the Club World Cup knockout stages as they take on Tunisian side ES Tunis in Philadelphia.
All they have to do is avoid defeat, and they will be in the last 16. Sounds straightforward, am I right?
Well, the Blues haven't made things easy in this competition, so I wouldn't be sure that tonight will be a walk in the park.
Anyway, shall we get things started? I think so.
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