Chelsea and Fulham will meet in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day because the Premier League resumes after the quick winter break.
Chelsea will probably be seeking to bounce again after their spectacular five-game profitable run was halted by a 0-0 draw in opposition to Everton final outing.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect stay second within the desk, 4 factors behind leaders Liverpool, and will probably be aiming to maintain the stress on the Reds with a victory over their native rivals.
Fulham, in the meantime, will probably be hoping to finish their winless streak. Marco Silva’s males have received simply one among their final six league video games and had been held to a 0-0 draw by backside membership Southampton of their final outing. The Cottagers sit ninth within the desk, two factors off the European locations.
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Chelsea will welcome again Marc Cucurella from suspension, seemingly restoring the extra orthodox again 4 that has served them properly this season. Nevertheless, Reece James and Wesley Fofana stay sidelined with hamstring accidents.
Fulham could possibly be with out key midfielders Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge, who’re each doubts. Emile Smith Rowe can also be a serious doubt after lacking the Southampton sport. Andreas Pereira will return from suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez;
Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella;
Enzo, Caicedo;
Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke;
Jackson
Fulham (4-3-3):
Leno;
Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson;
Cairney, Pereira, Iwobi;
Wilson, Jimenez, Adama
With Chelsea’s sturdy residence document in opposition to Fulham, the hosts will probably be assured of securing all three factors and sustaining the stress on Liverpool on the prime of the desk. Nevertheless, Fulham have confirmed to be a tricky opponent this season and can hope to drag off an upset at Stamford Bridge.
