How Chelsea will line up for their visit to Crystal Palace.
This was a game that Chelsea lost last season, a result that would undeniably have an effect on Jose Mourinho’s title challenge. However, the Blues look to be a completely renewed side and are assaulting the Premier League with renewed vigour, and below is how we thing they will line up to ensure they don’t suffer another nasty shock.
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GK: Thibaut Courtois
Fully recovered from his head injury, he will once again take over from Petr Cech.
LB: Cesar Azpilicueta
The Spaniard will stay on the left side where he has been keeping Felipe Luis out of the side.
CB: John Terry
Well rested following two weeks off and ready to lead the side again.
CB: Gary Cahill
Back from England duty unscathed, he will slot straight back in alongside Terry.
RB: Branislav Ivanovic
He will be relieved to return to a normal football environment after the antics he had to endure during the week in Serbia.
CM: Nemanja Matic
Will cover Cesc so he can roam forward and create more as he has been so far this season.
CM: Cesc Fabregas
Could run riot against Palace’s midfield, though they will likely stick to him extra tight.
LW: Eden Hazard
The Belgian has been in deadly form this season, and will undoubtedly terrorise Palace’s back line all afternoon.
RW: Willian
The Brazilian is really growing into his own this season, and has already chipped in with several valuable goals.
AM: Oscar
Could be tired after two needless friendlies on the other side of the planet, but will likely start thanks to his displays so far this term.
ST: Diego Costa
Mourinho will be hoping that Costa will be able to take the confidence he gained whilst scoring his first goal for Spain during the week and convert it into more goals for the Blues.
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