Chelsea predicted line up vs Arsenal: Young duo handed starts, new role for Oscar, Costa returns up front

Chelsea predicted line up as injury-plagued Blues look for only second win.

A Chelsea predicted line up for the weekend clash against Arsenal, with Blues boss Jose Mourinho likely to ring the changes after seeing his side pick up several injuries…

GK: Asmir Begovic

With Thibaut Courtois injured, Asmir Begovic is now number one for Chelsea and will need to step up his form for the visit of Arsenal this Saturday.

DR: Cesar Azpilicueta

Moving to right-back in midweek against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Cesar Azpilicueta could start there again this weekend after a poor run of form from Branislav Ivanovic at the start of this season.

DL: Baba Rahman

Starting at left-back, Baba Rahman takes Azpilicueta’s place on this side and will be hoping to build on an impressive debut in the Champions League.

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DC: Gary Cahill

With John Terry another experienced star likely to be out of the team again, Gary Cahill makes our Chelsea predicted line up and could captain the side.

DC: Kurt Zouma

Young and inexperienced, Kurt Zouma has still done well for Chelsea and his pace could be vital up against Theo Walcott up front for Arsenal.

MC: Nemanja Matic

A rock solid defensive midfielder, Nemanja Matic was Chelsea’s only real positive against Everton last week and will be crucial for the Blues again this week.

MC: Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Performing superbly after being handed a start against Maccabi Tel Aviv, youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another new face who could be in the starting line up against the Gunners.

AMR: Oscar

With both Pedro and Willian out injured, Oscar may have to move to the right-hand side but should still have plenty of freedom to drift centrally.

AML: Eden Hazard

Yet to get going this season, Eden Hazard should still keep his place in attack due to injuries and a lack of other options on the left.

AMC: Cesc Fabregas

In a slightly more advanced role than usual, Cesc Fabregas faces his old club and will be hoping to build on a good display in midweek.

FC: Diego Costa

On the scoresheet in the Champions League at last, Diego Costa will need games to build his confidence, and could fancy his chances against this Arsenal side that doesn’t do well in the big games.