Chelsea squad vs Arsenal revealed ahead of crucial Premier League London derby
Reigning Premier League Champions Chelsea have returned to form in recent weeks with four wins from their last five games. The Blues have the opportunity to overtake Manchester United and move up into second place tonight.
Antonio Conte’s side takes a trip to north London to take on their rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GMT).
The Italian tactician has no fresh injury problems going into tonight’s league encounter. David Luiz – who fell out of favour with manager Conte – is ruled out with a groin injury.
Chelsea come into tonight’s clash in high spirits following their comfortable 5-0 win over Stoke City last weekend. Arsenal meanwhile was held to a 0-0 draw by West Brom.
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The Blues have won six, drawn two and lost two of their ten games away from home in the Premier League so-far this season.
Chelsea Provisional squad: Courtois, Caballero, Rudiger, Alonso, Fabregas, Drinkwater, Kante, Hazard, Morata, Pedro, Bakayoko, Moses, Kenedy, Zappacosta, Willian, Batshuayi, Cahill, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Clarke-Salter, Sterling, Eduardo, Ampadu, Hudson-Odoi.