MK Dons v Chelsea FA Cup team news and stats

Eden Hazard: Could start against MK Dons

Eden Hazard: Could start against MK Dons

Chelsea are unbeaten in eight games as they face MK Dons for the first time in their history in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at stadium:MK (4pm).

Team news

Striker Nicky Maynard (hamstring) is a major doubt, while Matthew Upson (hamstring), Ben Reeves (thigh) and Carl Baker (ankle) are out.

George Baldock has returned following his loan spell at Oxford, but is cup-tied after featuring in their win over Swansea.

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard could start for the first time in four weeks.

Diego Costa is fit to feature despite suffering a knee problem in last week’s Premier League win at Arsenal, but fellow striker Loic Remy (calf) is a doubt.

Striker Radamel Falcao (thigh) remains out and imminent deals for Alexandre Pato and Matt Miazga are unlikely to be completed in time for them to feature.

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This will be the first meeting between these two sides in a competitive match.

Chelsea are appearing in the fourth round for the 18th consecutive season. However, they’ve been eliminated at this stage in two of the last five season, including a 4-2 defeat against League One Bradford last season.

MK Dons have won just one of their six home FA Cup games against a team from a higher division than themselves (2-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday in 2013).

However, the Dons won their last FA Cup game against Premier League opposition, beating QPR 4-2 at Loftus Road in a fourth round tie in 2013.

Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last eight competitive matches (W4 D4).

Diego Costa has scored six goals in six competitive appearances under Guus Hiddink – this after netting just four goals in 21 competitive games before the Dutchman took charge of the Blues this season.