Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has named an extremely strong starting XI to face Crystal Palace in this afternoon’s London derby.
The Blues need to win to wrap up their first Premier League title since 2010.
Even if they were to slip up and lose to Palace – which would be their first home league defeat of the season – Chelsea’s status as English champions would be in little doubt, such is the strength of their current lead at the top of the table.
Nevertheless, Mourinho clearly wants to get the job done today – a failure to do so would be very disappointing, considering many title-winning parties have been scheduled for this evening.
Here are the teams in full, starting with Mourinho’s XI and subs…
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Team to face Palace: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Drogba. #alltheway
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 3, 2015
Today's subs: Cech, Filipe Luis, Zouma, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek, Cuadrado, Remy. #alltheway
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 3, 2015
#CPFC XI to face @ChelseaFC: Speroni; Mariappa, Dann, Delaney (C), Ward; Ledley, McArthur; Puncheon, Mutch, Zaha; Bolasie.
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) May 3, 2015
#CPFC Subs: Hennessey, Hangeland, Kelly, Lee, Jedinak, Sanogo, Murray.
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) May 3, 2015
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