Goalkeeper:
Petr Cech is expected to man the Chelsea goal at the Emirates on Monday but will be under scrutiny against an Arsenal squad who can score at will when they play their best passing game. Chelsea this season have not been technically sound and are ill prone to concede goals every match, something which will keep Mourinho bothered and will be hoping to avoid against the Gunners.
Defence:
As major tabloids proclaim, Mourinho has dropped Ashley Cole after he was photographed at Arsenal’s Christmas party just days before they play their London rivals, telling the left-back that he will not act as a father figure. This means Cesar Azpilicueta will fill the left back slot as Ivanovic fills in on the other side. John Terry and Gary Cahill however as expected to take their presence in the heart of the defence.