Chelsea Starting XI V Manchester City: Blues Recall Diego Costa

Here’s the side we reckon Chelsea will start against City at the Etihad, with Jose Mourinho deploying three in the middle…

Jose Mourinho is almost certain to deploy this side against Manchester City at the Etihad today.

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Using a 4-3-3 formation, the Portuguese will use Ramires and Matic in holding midfield, with Fabregas just ahead of them. Willian will play from the right, Hazard from the left – and Costa will start up top – despite a hamstring worry.

GK) Thibaut Courtois