Central midfield right: Ramires
With Cesc Fabregas still nursing an injury, the combative Brazilian is likely to start in central midfield alongside the Serbian battler Nemanja Matic.
Central midfield left: Nemanja Matic
Matic has been a regular at Stamford Bridge, and is widely regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world.
Central attacking midfielder: Oscar
The Brazilian slots into the first XI pretty easily, and will be given a creative licence with Matic and Ramires behind him.