A short post for this match as Chelsea are well known on Picklive and so should be predictable and Sunderland are unlikely to trouble the top 5 too much.
Sunderland first, Henderson is the only player who has featured in their last three top fives (1st, =1st & 1st) and has been the highest scorer (of the match) once and joint first in another. But even he couldn't trouble the top 5 overall in the hammering they got at Newcastle. After Henderson 8 Sunderland players have made up the 12 possible places in the Sunderland top 5. This turnover makes it very difficult to predict or tip any other Sunderland players even if their scores deserved it (which they don't).
Essien, Mikel and Malouda are the top 3 Chelsea players but with Essien suspended the latter two should be first on your list. Ashley Cole has scored 66 and 58 in the last two games and is a solid choice. Chelsea centre backs have been the biggest scorers in the last two games though. Terry and Alex scored 97 and 71 respectively against Liverpool whilst Ivanovic scored 83 (including two goals) against Spartak Moscow. Outside of those mentioned I can't see much value unless you're confident the strikers will score. Ramires hasn't impressed yet, Zhirkov has impressed only in the two games against Spartak Moscow and Kalou simply has to get a goal to trouble the top 5. Gordon could be worth a punt but only if you fancy Chelsea to get at least 7 shots on target.
So, my tips: Mikel & Malouda and then three from the Chelsea back four and/or Henderson.
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