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Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Jason Puncheon returns for Crystal Palace after a ban but Mathieu Flamini is out with a groin injury.

James Tomkins, Connor Wickham, Bakary Sako, Loic Remy, Pape Souare and Steve Mandanda remain sidelined.

Chelsea will assess midfielder Eden Hazard, who missed the win at Sunderland because of a knock.

If Hazard is unavailable then Willian will continue to deputise, while Cesc Fabregas will hope to retain his starting spot ahead of Nemanja Matic.

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew on Chelsea's success under Antonio Conte: "The manager's done a great job but the world-class players are at the top of their game.