Chelsea injury news: Diego Costa back for Crystal Palace clash after suspension

Gary Cahill expected to be fit after missing Manchester United draw

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Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink will welcome back Diego Costa after the striker served his one-match ban against Manchester United.

Costa scored twice against Watford on Boxing Day but missed the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

Hiddink employed a very defensive team without the Spanish striker, playing Eden Hazard as a striker and Pedro and Willian in deep roles on the wing.

Gary Cahill missed the game because of a minor ankle injury, but he too is expected to be available for the trip to Selhurst Park, as is Cesc Fabregas, who had a fever.

However, Radamel Falcao is definitely out after suffering a setback to his recurring thigh problem and fellow striker Loic Remy is also a doubt.

The rest of the squad is in good health.

Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace will be three key players in Yohan Cabaye, Connor Wickham and Yannick Bolasie.