Cunningham serves the second game of a two game ban for his sending off in Blues' last home game against Liverpool last season whilst Forssell is not allowed to play as part of the season long loan deal agreed with Chelsea during the summer.
Martin Taylor is likely to continue partnering Matty Upson at the heart of the Blues defence during Cunninghams absence whilst Clinton Morrison looks favourite to get the nod over Stern John to partner Emile Heskey in attack as Stern does not arrive back from international duty with Trinidad and Tobago until Friday.
Duo Sit Out Chelsea Clash
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