Cesar Azpilicueta returns at wing-back, with Trevoh Chalobah keeping his place among the centre-backs alongside Toni Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in front of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Marcos Alonso starts on the left, with Jorginho in for the absent N’Golo Kante in midfield. Christian Pulisic replaces the injured Hakim Ziyech in attack, alongside Timo Werner and Mason Mount. Kai Havertz is on the bench.

New Palace boss Patrick Vieira names former Blues defender Marc Guehi in his first starting 11, with Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha spearheading the attack.

Chelsea: Mendy; Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger; Azpilicueta (c), Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Pulisic, Werner, Mount

Subs: Kepa, Chilwell, Emerson, James, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham

Crystal Palace: Guaita; Ward, Guehi, Kouyate, Mitchell; Schlupp, Riedewald, McArthur (c), Zaha; Mateta, Ayew

Subs: Butland, Clyne, Kelly, Rak-Sakyi, Hannam, Andersen, Street, Banks, Benteke

The referee is Jonathan Moss