Chelsea Cole’s starting line-up confirmed as Palmer and Deivid Washington sit on the bench

Mauricio Pochettino has named the same starting lineup that beat Luton Town last Friday and picked Cole Palmer on the bench for £42.5m.

Robert Sanchez started again in goal assisted by Djordje Petrovic on the bench. Striker Thiago Silva returned to the squad after being benched against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup earlier this week. He will play between Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill, who recovered from a slight collision with Dons. Malo Gusto continues to replace Reece James on the right wing. Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo return to Chelsea’s midfield to play alongside Conor Gallagher. The Cobham product has started every game of the season so far and has remained with the Blues despite belated interest from Tottenham on expiration date.

Raheem Sterling will be looking to maintain his impressive form after a complete absence on Wednesday night, while Ben Chilwell will again take up a high role on the left wing. The duo will be looking to support striker Nicolas Jackson, who will be looking to add his first Premier League goal against the Hatters just over a week ago.

In addition to Palmer, Deivid Washington also appeared on the Chelsea bench for the first time, where Pochettino once again chose to bring on two goalkeepers. Chelsea squad:
Sanchez, Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher, Sterling, Chilwell, Jackson.

Sub: Bergstrom, Petrovic, Cucurella, Maatsen, Ugochukwu, Madueke, Mudryk, Palmer, Washington.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s side can now focus on football after the summer transfer window closed on Friday night, which saw Cole Palmer become the latest joiner in Chelsea’s hectic two months as they squad overhaul.

They face Steve Cooper’s Red Devils, who have just lost Brennan Johnson but have also acquired Andrey Santos on loan and Callum Hudson-Odoi on poining in July, but the Argentine is pleased with the progress he has seen at Chelsea.

Pochettino said: “Due to the circumstances we are going through, we are very happy. “Even if we don’t move at the desired speed. To improve, we need all players who are able to grow in the way we play and have the ability to train with the whole team and create an environment where they can compete and improve.

“It is true that right now we are more focused on playing and trying to get positive results. This will help us ensure that the players come to the team with a different atmosphere. This is currently the process we need to compete, not the best of circumstances, but I won’t complain.

Chelsea are aiming to extend their winning streak to three games in all competitions with three points won on Saturday afternoon.

The Premier League clash begins at 3pm BST in the capital.

Here are the confirmed news at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea

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Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup Cole as Palmer and Deivid Washington on bench

Mauricio Pochettino has named the same starting lineup that defeated Luton Town last Friday and chosen to place £42.5million Cole Palmer on the bench.

Robert Sanchez once again starts in goal supported by Djordje Petrovic on the bench. In front of Thiago Silva returns to the team after being restricted to the bench against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup during the week. He will play between Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill, who has recovered after picking up a light knock against the Dons. Malo Gusto continues to deputise for Reece James on the right.

Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo return to Chelsea’s midfield to play with Conor Gallagher. The Cobham product has started every game of the season so far and remained with the Blues despite some late interest from Tottenham on deadline day.

Raheem Sterling will look to continue his impressive form after missing out on the squad completely on Wednesday night, while Ben Chilwell once again takes a role high on the left. The duo will look to support forward Nicolas Jackson who will look to add to his first Premier League goal which came against the Hatters just over a week ago.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s side can now focus on the football after the summer transfer window closed on Friday night, which saw Cole Palmer become the final incoming in a busy couple of months for Chelsea as they overhauled the squad.

They come up against Steve Cooper’s Reds, who have just lost Brennan Johnson but also acquired Andrey Santos on loan and Callum Hudson-Odoi on a permanent basis from Chelsea.

It’s been a busy time for Pochettino and his staff as they continue to settle in following their July arrivals, but the Argentine is pleased with the progress he is seeing from Chelsea.

“Because of the circumstances we have, we are happy,” said Pochettino. “Even if we don’t progress at the speed we want. To progress we need all of the players fit to evolve in the way we play and to have the capacity to train with the whole team and to create an environment they can compete and improve.

“It is true we are now more focused on competing and trying to get positive results. That will help us for the players to arrive into the team to be in a different mood. Now is the process we need to compete, not the best circumstances, but I’m not going to complain.”

Chelsea are aiming to extend their winning run to three games in all competitions with all three points on Saturday afternoon.

The Premier League clash will get underway at 3pm BST in the capital.

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Starting XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Gusto, Caicedo, Gallagher, Fernandez, Chilwell, Sterling, Jackson

Bench: Petrovic, Bergstrom, Cucurella, Maatsen, Ugochukwu, Madueke, Mudryk, Palmer, Washington

Nottingham Forest

Starting XI: Turner, Worrall, Mangala, Awoniyi, Gibbs-White, Yates, Aurier, McKenna, Danilo, Boly, Aina

Bench: Horvath, Tavares, Kouyate, Wood, Felipe, Niakhate, Elanga, Montiel, Aguilera