Mourinho gives Matic first start for Blues

Nemanja Matic makes his second full debut in a Chelsea side showing five changes for today’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Stoke at Stamford Bridge.

Manager Jose Mourinho was hoping to celebrate his 51st birthday with a win, and selected Mark Schwarzer, Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard, Andre Schurrle and Matic - the re-signing from Benfica who came on as a substitute in last weekend’s 3-1 defeat of Manchester United. They replaced Petr Cech, Cesar Azpilicueta, John Terry, Willian and Ramires.