Chelsea hope to build on their demolition of West Ham United when they welcome west London rivals Fulham to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were without Cole Palmer for the duel at London Stadium but still ran out 5–1 winners as they piled more misery on the Irons and ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
Manager Enzo Maresca will be keen to back up that triumph against the Cottagers, who were victorious in this fixture last season courtesy of late goals from Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz. The Blues did earn revenge in the return game at Craven Cottage, with an almost identical match unfolding but Chelsea coming out on top with two efforts at the death.
If Fulham can repeat last season’s heroics, they will earn their first win of the Premier League campaign. Successive draws with Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United mean Marco Silva’s men are currently unbeaten, but extending that streak against Chelsea will prove extremely challenging. A 2–0 midweek win over Bristol City in the Carabao Cup could also mean a few tired legs for the upcoming clash.
Here’s guide to the game.
