Chelsea Confirmed Lineup vs Stoke City: Costa, Kante return; Matic drops out

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Diego Costa of Chelsea (L) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with N'Golo Kante of Chelsea (R) during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on December 17, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Premier League leaders Chelsea welcome back the in-form Diego Costa and midfield powerhouse N’Golo Kante back from suspension as the Blues host Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Cesc Fabregas has managed to keep his place in the starting lineup with Nemanja Matic dropping to the bench. Pedro misses out with suspension after picking his fifth yellow card in the win over Bournemouth on Boxing Day. Meanwhile, Kurt Zouma has made the matchday squad yet again.

Chelsea’s visitors Stoke City have former Blue Glen Johnson in the starting lineup, with Ibrahim Affelay, Charlie Adam and Xherdan Shaqiri all returning to the starting lineup.

Premier League leaders Chelsea welcome back the in-form Diego Costa and midfield powerhouse N’Golo Kante back from suspension as the Blues host Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Cesc Fabregas has managed to keep his place in the starting lineup with Nemanja Matic dropping to the bench. Pedro misses out with suspension after picking his fifth yellow card in the win over Bournemouth on Boxing Day. Meanwhile, Kurt Zouma has made the matchday squad yet again.

Chelsea’s visitors Stoke City have former Blue Glen Johnson in the starting lineup, with Ibrahim Affelay, Charlie Adam and Xherdan Shaqiri all returning to the starting lineup.

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