It’s another London derby to look forward to this weekend as Chelsea take on Fulham in the lunchtime Premier League kick off on Saturday and I’ll be tuning in to see if Enzo Maresca’s side can build on last week’s emphatic win.
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When to watch:The match has a kick off time of 12:30 BST from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge Stadium.
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Chelsea come into this one full of confidence after a 5–1 demolition of West Ham last Friday, a result that followed their goalless draw with Crystal Palace on the opening weekend. Maresca’s team looked sharp and fluid going forward, but their momentum was tempered slightly when Cole Palmer pulled up injured in the warm-up at the London Stadium. His fitness remains a concern heading into the international break.
Fulham may have taken a famous 2–1 victory at the Bridge last December, their first league win there since 1979, but historically this fixture has been dominated by the Blues.
Stamford Bridge has not been a happy hunting ground for the Cottagers, and Chelsea will be keen to restore their authority in front of their home fans.
New signing Joao Pedro has quickly made an impression under Maresca, already becoming a key figure in the starting lineup. His energy and technical quality have given Chelsea’s attack an extra dimension, and he’ll be one to watch again on Saturday.
As for Marco Silva’s side, they’re still chasing their first win of the season. Fulham have shown plenty of fight, coming from behind twice to earn draws, most recently against Manchester United but turning resilience into results remains the challenge.
Despite their struggles, Fulham rarely fail to score on the road; they’ve found the net in 17 of their last 19 Premier League away games. However, Stamford Bridge has been a tough venue for them, with just one goal in their last seven visits.
A derby that could hinge on the first goal
Given Fulham’s tendency to concede first, a problem that carried over from last season the opening goal could prove crucial.
With Chelsea in buoyant form and confidence flowing, Maresca’s men will fancy their chances of making it consecutive wins in front of a lively home crowd.
