Chelsea host Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon looking to continue their perfect start under Xabi Alonso. The Blues opened their season with a 3-2 win over London rivals before easing past Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round in midweek.
Team news: Martinez starts, Fernandez misses out
Emi Martinez is straight into the starting lineup, with Sanchez missing out entirely. There is no Enzo Fernandez in the squad, while James and Caicedo start on the bench. Lavia looks set to be partnered by Gusto in midfield.
Chelsea starting XI: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, Gusto, Hato; Palmer, Joao Pedro, Rogers. Subs: Penders, Acheampong, Chavarria, James, Barco, Caicedo, Estevao, Gittens, Welbeck.
Brighton lineup and injury news
Brighton confirmed starting XI: Verbruggen, Dunk, Gross, Kostoulas, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Gomez, Wieffer, De Cuyper, Yalcouye, Vuskovic. Subs: Steele, Struijk, Hadjam, Promise, Osman, Costinha, Cozier-Duberry, O’Riley, Oriola.
Jack Hinshelwood scored a brace in Brighton's 4-0 win over Aston Villa on opening weekend but is expected to miss out after picking up an injury in training. Chelsea hope to welcome Moises Caicedo back after he missed the opening two matches with a minor injury.
Match details and odds
The game at Stamford Bridge kicks off at 2pm UK time. It is one of four Premier League games today, with Leeds facing Brentford and Sunderland hosting Fulham at the same time. At 4.30pm, Manchester United seek their first win of the season against Ipswich.
Viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers. Odds via Betfair: Chelsea 17/20, Draw 29/10, Brighton 31/10 (subject to change).
