Key duo start in tricky away day: Predicted Chelsea XI vs Sunderland

Ash Kilner predicts that Chelsea could name an unchanged starting lineup featuring Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer for their upcoming Premier League match against Sunderland on Sunday, November 8th. Following a victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, manager Xabi Alonso's team aims to maintain their spot in the top five at the Stadium of Light before the international break.

With injuries to Maxence Lacroix and Jorrel Hato, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Josh Acheampong, and Marco Palestra are projected to form the defensive line in front of goalkeeper Mike Penders. Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia are expected in central midfield, while Pedro Neto is tipped to lead the attack ahead of Danny Welbeck due to Joao Pedro's absence.