Fitness test for Cech

Petr Cech’s fitness is the only major problem facing Chelsea coach Avram Grant ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Cech’s ankle injury forced him to miss their 4-4 draw with Tottenham on Wednesday night. If he fails to pass a fitness test, Carlo Cudicini will continue to deputise.

Grant could also recall Nicolas Anelka along with Michael Ballack and Mikel John Obi for the vital game against the Gunners.

Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Belletti, Carvalho, Alex, Ben-Haim, Terry, A Cole, Bridge, Ballack, Lampard, Essien, Obi, Lampard, Shevchenko, Pizarro, Sidwell, Wright-Phillips, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou, Makelele.