Enzo Maresca has gone with the strongest lineup available, which is the same as the people’s choice except for Garnacho getting the nod ahead of Estêvão. Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Sánchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Acheampong, James (c) | Enzo, Caicedo | Garnacho, João Pedro, Neto | Guiu

Follow build-up to four Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Sunderland, Newcastle v Fulham, Man United v Brighton, Brentford v Liverpool, with live text updates and reaction.

Enzo Maresca has not ruled out utilising long throws at Chelsea in the future, but admits he currently has no plans to take advantage of the latest Premier League trend. Long throw-ins have taken the top flight by storm this season, with Brentford leading the way, having scored seven goals from the set-piece since the start of the 2024-25 season.

Chelsea are interested in signing Guela Doue from RC Strasbourg. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are interested in the 23-year-old full-back as well.

West Ham United begin Gameweek 9 in the drop zone as Nuno Espírito Santo still awaits his first win as Irons boss. A draw with Everton in his opener was followed by defeats to Arsenal and Brentford, with pressure building on the Portuguese coach to tick off a victory.

Premier League news conferences as Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim speak to media.

Chelsea have entered the race to sign in-demand Porto star who is also linked with several Premier League clubs.