West Brom vs Chelsea Barclays Premier League LIVE: Line-ups see Pedro make his debut for the champions

 
ALLARDYCE HINTS AT PANIC BUY
Super Sunday guest Sam Allardyce believes that Pedro's surprise move to Chelsea may have come about due to the final stages of the transfer window bringing panic to boardrooms in the Premier League.
Asked by Redknapp if Chelsea would have signed Pedro if they had won both games Allardyce said: “No. As managers we start the season thinking we have almost got what we want, then with two or three games gone it looks like you are not where you might be and the window is shutting."
"Panic is the name of the game at this stage of the season. There is a massive panic around every manager’s office, owner’s office and agent’s office. It’s so distracting from the squad and the team that you have to get out. But once it’s shut, that’s it. There is no more until January."

04:51

 

WHAT WILL PEDRO BRING?
It is somewhat surprising to see him start a matter of days after signing, but can Pedro make the difference for the Blues this afternoon?
Chelsea looked a little flat against Manchester City last time out, and Blues fans will be hoping he can add more energy to their attack.

04:47

WHERE'S SAIDO?
With speculation gathering pace all the time, Tottenham target Saido Berahino has been left out of the squad entirely by West Brom boss Tony Pulis.
His withdrawal is one of three changes for the hosts. Rondon comes in for Berahino to make his debut. Callum McManaman and James McClean also start.

04:43

 

PEDRO STARTS!
After beating Manchester United to his capture, Mourinho throws Pedro straight into the starting line-up this afternoon.
He is one of three changes for Chelsea. John Terry keeps his place despite being substituted last week at Manchester City, Gary Cahill misses out.

04:34

 

WEST BROM TEAM NEWS
West Brom team to play Chelsea: Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Brunt, Morrison, Fletcher (c), Yacob, McClean, McManaman, Rondon.
Subs: Rose, Chester, Lescott, Gnabry, Gardner, Anichebe, Lambert.

04:33

 

CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
Chelsea team to play West Brom: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard; Diego Costa.
Subs: Begovic, Cahill, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek, Traore, Remy, Falcao.

04:31

 

The teams are in... BIG NEWS!

04:29

It seems odd to label this encounter ‘crucial’ at this early juncture in the season, but after Chelsea’s disappointing start to the new campaign, Jose Mourinho’s men cannot afford to fall too far behind Manchester City, who have looked imperious in their opening two encounters.

04:29

 

I’m Pete Hall (@PeteHall86), and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!

04:28

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Chelsea’s crucial Premier League clash with West Brom from the Hawthorns.

For live commentry click Here: Sky Sport