The Belgian makes his first Premier League start since mid-February in a forward line alongside the retained duo of Timo Werner and Mason Mount, who have both netted in recent outings. The latter is making his 100th Premier League appearance.

At the back, Malang Sarr replaces Antonio Rudiger, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek and N’Golo Kante also start the London derby in central midfield. Spanish duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso keep their places and are expected to continue at wing-back.

Elsewhere, Edouard Mendy is in goal behind a back three of Reece James, Andreas Christensen and Sarr.

Rudiger's absence was explained by Tuchel prior to kick-off: ‘It is groin pain and a little, minor injury. It is a matter of days, I hope, and the doctors told me that today is unfortunately too soon, but he will be close for the West Ham game.'

Mikel Arteta makes three changes for the Gunners from their recent defeat at Southampton as Rob Holding, Mohamed Elneny and Emile Smith Rowe return to the side.

Chelsea (3-4-1-2) Mendy; James, Christensen, Sarr; Azpilicueta (c), Loftus-Cheek, Kante, Alonso; Mount; Lukaku, Werner

Subs Kepa, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Jorginho, Saul, Barkley, Havertz, Pulisic, Ziyech

Arsenal (4-3-3) Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tavares; Elneny, Xhaka, Odegaard (c); Saka, Nketiah, Smith Rowe

Subs Leno, Soares, Swanson, Sambi Lokonga, Azeez, Hutchinson, Martinelli, Pepe, Lacazette

The referee is Jonathan Moss