Chelsea host 2016 Premier League winners Leicester City later on Sunday.
The Blues will be hoping that Antonio Rudiger and Willian will be back in action after both were sidelined with knee injuries.
Meanwhile, Leicester defender Filip Benkovic is still out with an ankle niggle.
Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 7:30 pm UAE time.
UAE to host Iraq for 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The UAE national football team will be hosting their Iraqi counterparts in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for the first leg of the Asian play-off rounds to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Sinner sinks Zverev to reach ATP semis, Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton
Defending champion Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a 6-4 6-3 win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, with Ben Shelton eliminated after losing earlier to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the same group.
Dubai asserts control at home to halt Crvena Zvezda's winning run
Dubai Basketball ended Crvena Zvezda's seven-game winning streak with a 102-86 victory on Tuesday in Round 10 of the EuroLeague.
FIFA World Cup parking prices astonish fans
World Cup ticket holders can expect to spend big just to park their cars at next year's tournament, with prices on FIFA's official website reaching as much as $175 (AED 642.69) per parking pass.
Alcaraz wins thriller with Fritz at ATP Finals, Musetti downs De Minaur
Carlos Alcaraz came under extreme pressure before overcoming Taylor Fritz 6-7(2) 7-5 6-3 in a thrilling match at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, before Italy's Lorenzo Musetti beat Alex de Minaur in a dramatic encounter.
