Cole set to miss Gunners clash

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole could miss Sunday’s vital London derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge after suffering an ankle injury in the Champions League draw with Bordeaux on Wednesday night.

Juliano Belletti (ankle), Michael Essien (knee), Ricardo Carvalho (knee) and Franco di Santo (hamstring) are all out.

Defender Alex has recovered from his groin strain and is included in the squad but striker Didier Drogba misses out through suspension.

Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Bosingwa, Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Ivanovic, Bridge, A Cole, Lampard, Deco, Ballack, Obi, Kalou, Malouda, Anelka, Sinclair, Stoch, J Cole.