CHELSEA travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in a London derby this week.
Graham Potter will be hoping to put an end to Chelsea’s miserable run of form with victory in the capital.
However, it will be a tough task as Fulham currently sit three places above their rivals in 7th position in the Premier League.
A win could see the Blues leapfrog Marco Silva’s side, who currently have a superior goal difference.
When is Fulham vs Chelsea?
- Fulham host Chelsea on Thursday, January 12.
- The clash is due to kick-off at 8pm UK time.
- Craven Cottage is the venue for the London derby and holds up to 25,700 spectators.
How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea?
- Fulham vs Chelsea is available to watch for UK supporters.
- The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 for all customers.
- It can also be live streamed on the BT Sport App or BT Sport website.
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What is the latest team news?
Fulham have been dealt a huge blow with star striker Aleksandr Mitrovic suspended for the clash after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season last time out.
Shane Duffy could potentially return after suffering with illness recently.
However, Neeskens Kebano is ruled out of the clash due to a ruptured Achilles suffered in training in November.
Chelsea go into the game during an incredible injury crisis, with up to 11 players missing.
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Edouard Mendy is a doubt, having had surgery on a finger injury, while he will be joined on the sidelines by Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and N’Golo Kante – who are all long-term absentees.
Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling are also doubts after being taken off against Man City in the league previously.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was absent from their FA Cup clash at the Etihad and remains a doubt, struggling with a back issue.
New signings Benoit Badiashile and David Datro Fofana are available, with the former making his debut in the FA Cup.
The Blues will also be hoping to complete the signing of Joao Felix in the next days but he is extremely unlikely to face Fulham.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
