Lampard to miss Gunners encounter

Midfielder Frank Lampard will miss Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a groin problem.

Lampard has recovered from hernia surgery but has since sustained a slight groin problem.

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba is back after being suspended for the midweek Champions League game against Marseille.

Chelsea are also without injured striker Salomon Kalou (thigh) and midfielder Yossi Benayoun (calf).

Team (from): Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole, Ramires, Mikel, Essien, Anelka, Borini, Kakuta, Malouda, Ferreira, Bruma, Zhirkov, Sturridge, Turnbull, Van Aanholt, McEachran, Drogba.