Chelsea pair Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante are available to face Stoke after serving one-match suspensions.
However, Pedro is banned after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Bournemouth.
Stoke defender Phil Bardsley could return to the squad after a six-week absence with a knee injury.
Marko Arnautovic is still suspended, while Marc Muniesa, Geoff Cameron and Jack Butland all remain unavailable because of injuries.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
John Motson: "If Chelsea do record a record-equalling 13th successive top-flight win, they are guaranteed to head into 2017 in an even more commanding position because their two nearest challengers, Liverpool and Manchester City, must face each other later in the day.