The English Premier League is back on the screen this weekend as Chelsea will lock horns against Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, January 13.
The home team will be looking to bounce back from their recent EPL Cup setback to Middlesbrough when they host Fulham in a West London derby on Saturday afternoon.
The West Londoners have recorded two straight Premier League wins before they headed to Middlesbrough for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final but things didn't go according to plan as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the Riverside Stadium.
The Blues currently sit in 10th position in the Premier League standings, with 17 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Fulham, on the other hand, will be heading to the clash at the back of their recent success against Arsenal in the Premier League.
The Cottagers are in the middle of the Premier League table, a position fair enough for the London team who have been inconsistent with their performance since the start of the season.
Chelsea vs Fulham team news
Chelsea have been hit with injuries in different positions this season, with summer signing Christopher Nkunku set to hand the team a huge boost but the weekend game might come too soon for the French forward.
Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka are nearing returns from their recent injury crisis, whereas caution will be taken with Ben Chilwell following his return to training.
Following his return from a knee injury, Mauricio Pochettino might consider using Armando Broja as a striker ahead of Cole Palmer who messed up in the position during their game in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea are going to be without Nicolas Jackson due to his involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that also features Fulham players including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Fode Ballo-Toure.
Harrison Reed of Fulham is a fresh injury doubt for the team after being subbed off at half-time during their clash against Liverpool.
Tim Ream was able to make the squad at Anfield but he's not certain for the weekend, while Adama Traore remains out.
Chelsea vs Fulham possible lineups
Chelsea ;
Djordje Petrovic, Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Armando Broja.
Fulham
Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Tosin Adarabioyo, Antonee Robinson, Tom Cairney, Joao Palhinha, Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid, Willian, Raul Jimenez.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Fulham is scheduled to be played on Saturday, January 13, at 12.30 pm GMT.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in West London.
Prediction
Chelsea are the favorite to bag all three points at home judging by their recent league performances but it won't look like an easy task for the Stamford Bridge outfit who have been performing below expectation this season.
Fulham, on the other hand, will terrorize the home team as they'll be striving to move above their current position in the table.
Therefore, we predict that Mauricio Pochettino's men will secure a narrow escape with a 2-1 scoreline.
The home team will be looking to bounce back from their recent EPL Cup setback to Middlesbrough when they host Fulham in a West London derby on Saturday afternoon.
The West Londoners have recorded two straight Premier League wins before they headed to Middlesbrough for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final but things didn't go according to plan as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the Riverside Stadium.
The Blues currently sit in 10th position in the Premier League standings, with 17 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Fulham, on the other hand, will be heading to the clash at the back of their recent success against Arsenal in the Premier League.
The Cottagers are in the middle of the Premier League table, a position fair enough for the London team who have been inconsistent with their performance since the start of the season.
Chelsea vs Fulham team news
Chelsea have been hit with injuries in different positions this season, with summer signing Christopher Nkunku set to hand the team a huge boost but the weekend game might come too soon for the French forward.
Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka are nearing returns from their recent injury crisis, whereas caution will be taken with Ben Chilwell following his return to training.
Following his return from a knee injury, Mauricio Pochettino might consider using Armando Broja as a striker ahead of Cole Palmer who messed up in the position during their game in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea are going to be without Nicolas Jackson due to his involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that also features Fulham players including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Fode Ballo-Toure.
Harrison Reed of Fulham is a fresh injury doubt for the team after being subbed off at half-time during their clash against Liverpool.
Tim Ream was able to make the squad at Anfield but he's not certain for the weekend, while Adama Traore remains out.
Chelsea vs Fulham possible lineups
Chelsea ;
Djordje Petrovic, Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Armando Broja.
Fulham
Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Tosin Adarabioyo, Antonee Robinson, Tom Cairney, Joao Palhinha, Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid, Willian, Raul Jimenez.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Fulham is scheduled to be played on Saturday, January 13, at 12.30 pm GMT.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in West London.
Prediction
Chelsea are the favorite to bag all three points at home judging by their recent league performances but it won't look like an easy task for the Stamford Bridge outfit who have been performing below expectation this season.
Fulham, on the other hand, will terrorize the home team as they'll be striving to move above their current position in the table.
Therefore, we predict that Mauricio Pochettino's men will secure a narrow escape with a 2-1 scoreline.