Terry to lead Blues

Chelsea captain John Terry will lead the Blues out for their Barclays Premier League showdown against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Terry has been under the media spotlight for a week following revelations about an alleged relationship with former team-mate Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend, but coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he will play against the Gunners.

Versatile defender Juliano Belletti remains out with a knee injury along with Michael Essien.

Midfielder John Mikel Obi has returned from the African Nations Cup and former Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole has shaken off a recent ankle injury.

Squad: Cech, Hilario, Turnbull, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, A. Cole, Ballack, Deco, Lampard, J. Cole, Malouda, Anelka, Sturridge, Borini, Ferreira, Alex, Zhirkov, Kakuta, Obi.