Goalkeeper and Defence
GK – Djordje Petrovic – didn’t cover himself in glory for Arsenal‘s first goal but Robert Sanchez’s injury means the Serbian will keep his place.
RB – Axel Disasi – Malo Gusto is still undergoing treatment on a knee problem and, with Alfie Gilchrist having struggled on his full debut, the Frenchman is likely to be moved across to right-back.
CB – Trevoh Chalobah – his case for staying at Stamford Bridge this summer was strengthened by the performances of Disasi and Badiashile against the Gunners.
CB – Thiago Silva – the Brazilian is set to leave the Blues at the end of the season and the club will miss him terribly. Another experienced centre-back must be signed to replace him.
LB – Marc Cucurella – the Spaniard is staying in the starting lineup simply because there is nobody else to take his place. Will surely be sold at the end of the season if a buyer can be found.
