The time has come for Christopher Nkunku from the off. He showed a glimpse of his promise with his consolation goal at Molineux but the striker signed for £58m from RB Leipzig in the summer makes his first start this evening.
There’s another boost for the Blues as Moises Caicedo is back from illness while Ian Maatsen also starts for the first time in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace team news
Team to face Chelsea: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Richards, Lerma, Eze, Olise, Ayew, Mateta.
Subs: Matthews, Tomkins, Adaramola, Riedewald, Ozoh, Hughes, Schlupp, Ahamada, Franca.
Chelsea team news
Team to face Crystal Palace: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Caicedo, Gallagher, Maatsen, Nkunku, Mudryk, Jackson.
Subs: Bettinelli, Bergstrom, Thiago Silva, Gilchrist, Lavia, Matos, Castledine, Madueke, Broja.