Liam Rosenior has named his team for his first game in charge at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer and Reece James are not involved and there is no Moises Caicedo because of suspension. Marc Cucurella starts.
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez, Acheampong, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Neto, Guiu.
Subs: Jorgensen, Badiashile, George, Tosin, Hato, Essugo, Mheuka, Buonanotte, Garnacho.
Mikel Arteta turns to his strongest XI and makes eight changes to the team that played at Portsmouth. The Gunners show their strength in depth and are able to name a bench packed with talent.
Arsenal starting XI: Arrizabalaga, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.
Subs: Raya, Jesus, Eze, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Merino, Havertz, Lewis-Skelly.
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