Chelsea are aiming for five consecutive wins in all competitions when Sunderland host their visitors in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Blues won 3-0 at Nottingham Forest last Saturday and beat Ajax 5-1 at home in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Championship play-off winners Sunderland have made an excellent start to the season and are seventh after their 2-0 home win over Wolves a week ago.
You can follow 101GreatGoals.com live updates of Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League here. Read on for team news and rosters, plus details on how to watch the action live.
Chelsea vs Liverpool line-ups
Chelsea make eight changes, the most notable of which is undoubtedly the first start of striker Marc Guiu in the Premier League.
Guiu was on loan at Sunderland earlier this season and Chelsea are hoping the 19-year-old will help them deal with the prolonged absence of prolific Cole Palmer.
Center back Benoit Badiashile is out until December with a muscle problem, defender Levi Colwill has a long-term knee injury and midfielder Dario Essugo has a hamstring problem.
Right-back Malo Gusto is suspended and the match comes too early for striker Liam Delap, who returned to training following a hamstring injury.
“They showed that they are a very good team,” manager Maresca said of Régis Le Bris’ players. “They play as a team.
“They have the same points as us, so they are showing how good they are. It’s a Premier League game and I don’t think a game at this level is easy.
“I looked [them] since last season, when their manager arrived. They play good football and are quite strong physically, so I really like the way they do things.
“The challenge is always the same: to try to win the match knowing that they want the same thing. They will try to create enough situations and a difficult situation for us.”
Chelsea starting XI: Robert Sanchez, Josh Acheampong, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Pedro Neto, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro, Marc Guiu
Chelsea substitutes: Filip Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Estevao, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, Andrey Santos, Tyrique George
Sunderland vs Chelsea line-ups
Sunderland make two changes, bringing in Leipzig loanee Lutsharel Geertruida for his first start for the Black Cats and Reinildo Mandava after the left-back’s three-match suspension ends.
Omar Alderete, who is unavailable due to concussion protocols, and Chris Rigg are out. Winger Romaine Mundle is out with a hamstring problem and defenders Dennis Cirkin (wrist) Leo Hjelde (Achilles) and Aji Alese remain out.
Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete is currently undergoing concussion protocols following a head injury.
“We play at Stamford Bridge and I was a Chelsea fan growing up,” ever-present defender Trai Hume told the Sunderland website.
“It’s been passed down to me through my family, from my grandfather all the way down, so I’m really looking forward to it.”
“We know it will be a tough test and they are a top team with a lot of good players. I will have a lot of family at home and away, but I am looking forward to it all.”
Sunderland starting XI: Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Norde Mukiel, Reinildo Mandava Dan Ballard, Bertrand Traors, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fee, Noah Sadii, Wilson Isidor, Lutsharel Greed.
Sunderland substitutes: Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, Chemsdine Talth, Brian Brobbey, Chris Rigg, Eliezer Mayenda, Luke O’Nien, Arthur Masuuuku, Harrison Jones
How to watch Chelsea vs Sunderland: TV channel, live stream online
Kick-off on Saturday will be at 3:00 p.m. BST (10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT). This match is not shown live in the UK.
Premier League results and schedule this weekend
Matches start at 2:00 p.m. GMT / 09:00 a.m. ET / 06:00 a.m. PT unless otherwise noted.
Friday October 24
Leeds United 2-1 West Ham
Saturday October 25
Chelsea v Sunderland (3:00 p.m.)
Newcastle-Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion (5:30 p.m.)
Brentford v Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday October 26
Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Wolves vs Burnley
Everton v Tottenham (4:30 p.m.)
