League leaders Chelsea overcame a tough test against West Brom on Sunday, but the Blues will now be looking to continue their remarkable winning run when they travel to take on rock-bottom Sunderland on Wednesday.

The Baggies made life difficult for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but Diego Costa’s 12th goal of the season ensured that Antonio Conte’s men still sit three points clear at the top of the league standings with a midweek test against Sunderland to come.

David Moyes’ side languish in 20th place in the table after they were beaten 3-0 by fellow strugglers Swansea on Saturday, and it will undoubtedly be a big ask for the team to try and secure a win over a rampant Chelsea side, who have now won nine straight games.



Conte will put Chelsea captain John Terry through a late fitness test after the defender missed the win over West Brom with a muscular injury.

Sunderland, meanwhile, will be without long-term absentees Duncan Watmore (knee), who is out for the rest of the season, and Lee Cattermole (hip injury) while Paddy McNair remains out with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

The game will also come too soon for Fabio Borini (groin) and Jack Rodwell (hamstring).



Sunderland starting XI (4-4-2): Pickford, Van Aanholt, Djilobodji, Jones, Kone, Pienaar, Denayer, Larsson, Ndong, Defoe, Anichebe.

Chelsea starting XI (3-4-3): Courtois, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso, Willian, Costa, Hazard.




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