Cesc Fabregas has been given the rare nod to start in midfield alongside Matic.
Kante starts as the lone holding midfield with Luiz and Cahill as centre-backs. Hazard and Willian start on the wings while Diego Costa leads the line for the Blues.
Chelsea team today: Courtois; Ivanovic (c), Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Kante; Willian, Fabregas, Matic, Hazard; Diego Costa. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 24, 2016
Fans are extremely delighted to see Cesc Fabregas included in the lineup:
Fabregas starts finally, for the first time in league this season.
And its against Arsenal. Hope he scores like… https://t.co/l2TbRYpcXW— Talal Dar (@DarTalal) September 24, 2016