Overview
- Kickoff is 3pm at Stamford Bridge with no live UK television coverage due to the Saturday blackout.
- Maresca's side have won four straight in all competitions, including a 5-1 win over Ajax after heavy rotation.
- Cole Palmer remains out with a groin injury, Levi Colwill is sidelined long term with an ACL tear, and Malo Gusto serves a one-match ban.
- Sunderland have 14 points from eight games in their first top-flight season since 2016–17 and could climb further with a victory.
- Chelsea's discipline is under scrutiny after red cards in three of their past four Premier League matches.