Sunderland v Chelsea line-ups: Two Blues changes as Penders continues

Mike Penders continues in goal for Chelsea, with Emiliano Martinez again out.

Martinez is back in training after a fractured jaw and boss Xabi Alonso had suggested that the Argentine could return to action in today’s game.

Jordan Henderson is recalled and Estevao drops to the bench – one of two Chelsea changes.

The other sees Pep Chavarria replace Josh Acheampong – with Marco Palestra moving over to right-back.

Chelsea: Penders, Palestra, Fofana, Colwill, Chavarria, Lavia, Caicedo, Henderson, Palmer, Rogers, Neto.

Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Anselmino, Gusto, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Quenda, Estevao, Welbeck, Emegha.

Sunderland: Roefs, Meunier, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo, Xhaka, Sadiki, Hume, Le Fee, Talbi, Brobbey.

Subs: Ellborg, Danso, Methalie, Angulo, Rigg, Isidor, Fofana, Tutierov, Ahoka.