Arsenal visits the bridge this weekend in another big test for the club's title chase, with the Blues being in pretty good form of late and they have a strong team. Another issue will be the return of former captain Auba who left under a puff of smoke and didn't really see eye to eye with Mikel or the club and fans.
His return will surely bring boo's from the away crowd and he will be up to try and score against his former team while Arsenal will want to prove we've long since improved since he left.
Chelsea missing some key players
Chelsea will be without England left-back Ben Chilwell, who is doubtful for the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Dinamo Zagreb, while Mateo Kovacic is fit despite missing Wednesday's Champions League win because of a calf issue.
Carney Chukwuemeka is doubtful with a hamstring problem, while N'Golo Kante, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana, and Reece James remain absent which is a big blow to their squad.
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Arsenal absintees
Arsenal carries only 4 injuries with Elneny passing an hour, Zinchenko was on the bench in midweek and winger Bukayo Saka is available despite being forced off last weekend.
Takehiro Tomiyasu will be assessed after being substituted versus Zurich in midweek because of a muscle injury.
Another concern would be Kieran Tierney ended Thursday's match with a swollen ankle but hopes to be fit, while Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has not played for a month because of a calf problem, is expected to be in contention for the game at Stamford Bridge.
Having both first-choice full-backs out again could be a bother, and if Zinchenko isn't ready Cedric may have to fill in at left-back with Ben White taking on the right flank. Other than that it should be a full strength team looking to bring home 3 points.
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