[Teams] Sunderland vs Chelsea: Confirmed Line-Ups

Chelsea take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tonight looking to close the gap at the top of the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho has opted to stick with Cesar Azpilicueta at left-back while Frank Lampard is recalled in midfield. Juan Mata retains his place in attack with Oscar ruled out with an ankle injury. Willian comes in with Andre  Schurrle and Demba Ba among the subs.

Here are the confirmed line-ups:

Sunderland

Mannone, Bardsley, Dossena, O’Shea, Brown, Ki, Colback, Gardner, Borini, Giaccherini, Altidore.

Subs: Larsson, Fletcher, Johnson, Celustka, Roberge, Cattermole, Pickford.

Chelsea

Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Lampard; Willian, Mata, Hazard; Torres.

Subs: Schwarzer, Cole, Essien, Mikel, Schurrle, De Bruyne, Ba

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