Team News: Rafael Benitez picks Fernando Torres to start

New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has recalled fellow Spaniard Fernando Torres to the Blues' starting XI after former boss Roberto Di Matteo had dropped him to the bench.

Torres will be supported by a familiar attacking three of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar for the former Liverpool manager's first game in charge.

For the visiting Manchester City, Roberto Mancini has opted to continue with super-sub Edin Dzeko for a second game running to partner Sergio Aguero, with Carlos Tevez again missing out.

Chelsea: Cech; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Ivanovic, Cole; Mikel, Ramires, Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Torres

Man City: Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Kolarov; Barry, Y Toure, Silva, Milner; Dzeko, Aguero