Chelsea welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge when they return to Premier League action today.

After a run of three games without a Premier League win, the Blues are back on track after impressive victories over Liverpool and Nottingham Forest – sweeping aside the latter last Saturday in a game that cost Ange Postecoglou his job.

It came despite injuries piling up for Enzo Maresca with Enzo Fernandez joining Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, Benoit Badiashile and Dario Essugo on the sidelines.

Fernandez’s injury was not serious, though, and the Argentine was back in the starting XI for Chelsea’s superb 5-1 win over Ajax in the Champions League.

Romeo Lavia started again in central midfield as he continues to his return to full fitness, with Moises Caicedo once again used off the bench.

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