Chelsea v Leicester City: match preview

Chelsea v Leicester City: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

The Premier League champions from the last two campaigns meet at Stamford Bridge with Antonio Conte obliged to reiterate the strength of his relationship with the Chelsea hierarchy after various bookmakers closed the market on his premature departure on Thursday. “I’m trying to find out who put the money on,” he joked. “But I’m focused. I’m focused on improving my team, and I have good communication and a good relationship with the club. I take this with a smile.” He will retain his back three against Leicester, pointless away from home to date, and must decide whether John Terry returns to his lineup after injury. Dominic Fifield

Kick-off Saturday 12.30pm

Venue Stamford Bridge

Last season Chelsea 1 Leicester City 1

Live Sky Sports 1

Referee Andre Marriner

This season G5, Y19, R1, 4.20 cards per game

Odds H 8-13 A 5-1 D 10-3

Chelsea

Subs from Begovic, Eduardo, Aina, Oscar, Terry, Loftus-Cheek, Batshuayi

Doubtful Terry (match fitness)

Injured Fàbregas, Ivanovic, Mikel (all match fitness, 23 Oct), Willian (compassionate leave, 23 Oct), Van Ginkel (knee, Nov), Zouma (knee, Nov)

Suspended None

Form WWDLLW

Discipline Y19 R0

Leading scorer Costa 6

Leicester City

Subs from Zieler, Hernández, Wasilewski, Chilwell, King, Gray, Schlupp, Ulloa, Musa, Okazaki

Doubtful Drinkwater (groin), Okazaki (ankle)

Injured Mendy (ankle, 22 Oct), James (ankle, unknown)

Suspended None

Form DWLWLD

Discipline Y10 R0

Leading scorers Slimani, Vardy 2