Full-backs
Nathan Ake – 5
One of the few youngsters in West London who looks like he could be given a chance this campaign, although may still find game time limited with two established stars ahead of him for a place in the XI.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7
Proved over the past 12 months that he is a fine asset as both a left-back and at his preferred right-back position and Azpilicueta is a player Mourinho loves to call upon.
Branislav Ivanovic – 8
Has developed superbly from a strong central defender into a brilliant full-back who is now just as useful in attack as he always was at the back.
Filipe Luis – 7
Signed from the Vicente Calderon Stadium in a £15.8m deal this summer as a direct replacement for the departed Ashley Cole, this Brazilian has bags of experience at the top level.