Central midfield right: Cesc Fabregas
Fabregas has been in scintillating form this season justifying is price tag and some so one would expect him to retain his place in the starting XI.
Central midfield left: Nemanja Matic
Playing next to Fabregas one would expect Chelsea to field a more defensive player and Matic has been a regular at Stamford Bridge and is widely regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world.
Central attacking midfielder: Oscar
The Brazilian slots into the first XI pretty routinely and will more than likely retain his place against the side from Birmingham.
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