Midfield
CM) Nemanja Matic – The destructive central midfield presence is likely to be vital this season covering for his more expansive colleagues.
CM) Cesc Fabregas – Arsenal fans may want to look away for this one, with former Gunner Cesc Fabregas set to make his long-awaited Chelsea debut in the centre of the park.
CAM) Willian – With Oscar likely to be given extra time to recover from a particularly busy year, international teammate Willian could start centrally.