Chelsea line up strongly to challenge the title contending Tottenham in order to retain the 26-year-long unbeaten run against the London rivals at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues skipper John Terry makes his return to the squad with Gary Cahill also back in the starting eleven. Pedro – who has scored five goals in his last seven Premier League games – starts after a solid performance at Bournemouth, but Eden Hazard, however, has been dropped to the bench despite scoring twice last time out.
Tottenham are left without their one of the best players this season – Dele Alli – as the England international is currently suffering from a match ban. Summer signing Son replaces the youngster, and will try to contribute despite having a letdown of a debut season so far.
Chelsea XI: Begovic; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Pedro; Diego Costa.
Subs: Amelia, Baba, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Oscar, Hazard, Traore.
Tottenham XI: Lloris (c), Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Dembele; Lamela, Eriksen, Son; Kane.
Subs: Vorm, Davies, Wimmer, Carroll, Chadli, Mason, Clinton.
