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[Teams] Wigan vs Chelsea: Confirmed Line-ups
European champions Chelsea get their Premier League season underway with a trip to face Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium today. Here are the confirmed line-ups
European champions Chelsea get their Premier League season underway with a trip to face Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium today.
Roberto Di Matteo has handed a competitive debut to Eden Hazard while youngster Ryan Bertrand is a surprise starter. Frank Lampard and Mikel make up the midfield with Juan Mata supporting Fernando Torres in attack.
Reported Chelsea target Victor Moses starts for Wigan as does new signing Ivan Ramis.
Here are the confirmed line-ups
Wigan Team
Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Ramis, Boyce, Figueroa, McArthur, McCartney, Moses, Maloney, Di Santo.
Subs: Pollitt, Kone, Jones, Crusat, Watson, Gomez, Boselli.
Chelsea Team
Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Lampard, Mikel; Hazard, Mata, Bertrand; Torres
Subs: Turnbull, Cahill, Ferreira, Essien, Meireles, Oscar, Sturridge
We’ll have highlights from the game up shortly after the final whistle so check back later.