Jose
Mourinho kept faith with the side which started in the 5 - 0 win over Schalke in midweek, and they came into this game as huge favourites at a ground at which they've won their last nine league visits.
Mourinho kept faith with Ivanovic throughout the Serbian's sticky patch at the start of the season, while Pedro had gone 11 league games without a goal since his debut strike against West Bromwich Albion.
Mourinho kept faith with Ivanovic throughout the Serbian's sticky patch at the start of the campaign, while Pedro had gone 11 league matches without scoring since a debut goal at West Bromwich Albion.
Not exact matches
Instead,
Mourinho has
kept faith with John Terry — fitness permitting — and typically used some combination of the ex-England stopper, Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma.
Luis made just nine Premier League starts last season with Jose
Mourinho electing to
keep faith with first - choice starter Cesar Azpilicueta.
Mourinho will be tempted to
keep faith in the same side that defeated Porto in the Champions League last week, as ultimately consistency is now key.