There is a case to be made that passing is Palmer’s most outstanding attribute - a case strengthened in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Newcastle

Chelsea's star player Cole Palmer has sparked fresh speculation over his fitness ahead of the crucial London derby against Arsenal. The 22-year-old was on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Lisandro Martinez in last weekend's draw against Manchester United, leading to doubts about his availability for today's big match.

Omari Kellyman is still waiting to make his debut for Chelsea, having arrived for £19million from Aston Villa in the summer. The 19-year-old has not yet recovered from a hamstring injury, but recent reports suggest that Kellyman could return to training by the end of this month, with a view to being available in December.