After failing to attain in opposition to Everton, Chelsea might want to make up floor within the title race whereas in a London derby in opposition to Fulham. Enzo Maresca’s Blues will return dwelling to Stamford Bridge for this match however when everybody must do what they’ll to stay excellent whereas hoping Liverpool drops factors, the draw in opposition to Everton is one thing that may loom till the Blues win once more.
Here is our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:
Methods to watch and odds
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26 | Time: 10 a.m. ET
- Location: Stamford Bridge — London
- Dwell stream: Peacock
- Odds: Chelsea -210; Draw +360; Fulham +500
Storylines
Chelsea: Maresca is starting to combine Reece James again into coaching however it’s nonetheless too quickly to anticipate him to play a component. Wesley Fofana can be somebody who’s on the mend however will not be accessible till the brand new yr. An out of doors again will come again into the fold following Marc Cucurella’s crimson card suspension whereas Romeo Lavia could possibly be accessible to play making Maresca’s midfield choice more durable.
Chelsea predicted XI: Robert Sanchez, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson
Fulham: Emile Smith Rowe may return which might be an enormous increase to Fulham’s attacking choices within the match. Smith Rowe’s presence alongside Andreas Pereira is without doubt one of the causes that the Cottagers have charged up the desk and bringing the duo again collectively will solely be a very good factor. Harrison Reed can be near coming back from a knee harm however Boxing Day will come too quickly. Reiss Nelson and Kenny Tete are long run absentees.
Fulham predicted XI: Bernd Leno, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Timothy Castagne, Andreas Pereira, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez
Prediction
The Blues will get again to their successful methods. Fulham are bettering however they do not have sufficient to maintain up with Chelsea but. Choose: Chelsea 3, Fulham 1
