Chelsea reached the semi-final of this competition last season, losing 4-2 on aggregate to London rivals Arsenal and a former Gunner in Jack Wilshere will be in the opposition dugout at Stamford Bridge.
Luton have made an unbeaten start to the season under Wilshere, beating Gillingham 3-0 in the last round, though they face a daunting task in west London.
Winning start: Chelsea
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It remains to be seen if any of the trio – or Enzo Fernandez – feature against Luton, but Alonso has promised to name a strong team as the cup competitions take on added importance for the Blues…
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