Midfield:
New signing Nemanja Matic, who had a great game against Stoke might be expected to start alongside either of Ramires or Lampard. Matic would look forward to a splendid full League home debut in front of the vociferous set of fans as Mourinho might just hand him a start. Frank Lampard too is under consideration and now with Essien off to AC Milan, Mourinho will have clearly set his players for the right positions. Chelsea’s strongest asset has been their triumvirate just behind the lone striker up front. Oscar is expected to start in the number ten role with Eden Hazard and André Schürrle on either side of him. Oscar’s wonderful free kick ensured Chelsea got the win against Stoke while Belgian Hazard would look to carry on from where he left.
Strike Force:
With Fernando Torres out with an injury, hattrick hero Samuel Eto’o would be the first name on the team list.
