Chelsea v Sunderland: Guiu to Start

Chelsea host newly promoted Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on October 25 in an early Premier League kick-off at 10:00 AM ET (Peacock in the U.S.), with U.K. coverage via live blogs and streaming services. The Blues are seeking a fifth consecutive win to climb into the top four after recent victories including 3-0 at Nottingham Forest and a 5-1 Champions League win over Ajax. Marc Guiu is set to start up front, while Chelsea remain without Cole Palmer, Benoît Badiashile, Levi Colwill and suspended Malo Gusto; striker Liam Delap is also not yet fit. Sunderland, who have made an excellent start to the season and sit level on points with Chelsea, will be without Omar Alderete as he follows concussion protocols, though Reinildo returns from suspension. Form and home advantage favour Chelsea, but Sunderland’s consistency and solid away performances suggest the match could be competitive.