CHELSEA boss Guus Hiddink opted for the same starting XI that couldn't break through Watford on Wednesday night to take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
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January signing Alexandre Pato remains absent from the squad as he aims to gain match fitness.
Meanwhile, Pedro returned the bench having been absent for the trip to Vicarage Road, replacing Kenedy on the sidelines.
Diego Costa leads the line in attack, with captain John Terry maintaining his place at the heart of defence following news last week that his contract will not be extended at the club beyond the summer.
Brazilian Willian will make his 100th start for the Blues.
Victory for Chelsea will see them climb one spot to 12th in the table, and the gap would close to eight points between them and fifth-placed United.
Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Matic, Mikel, Oscar, Fabregas, Willian, Costa
Subs: Begovic, Cahill, Baba, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Traore, Hazard
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