Confirmed Team News: Stoke City vs Chelsea lineups

Here is the confirmed team news for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Stoke City and Chelsea at the bet365 Stadium.

Chelsea make three changes to the side that drew against Arsenal a week ago for today’s trip to Stoke City.

Antonio Rudiger, youngster Andreas Christensen and, despite his involvement in a minor car crash this week, midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko all keep their places in the side following the midweek Carabao Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

David Luiz is suspended following his red card against Arsenal last weekend. Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas also drop out of the side that started against the Gunners.

Starting XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso, Willian, Pedro, Morata