Chelsea have been on an amazing run for the reason that final time we confronted Fulham, dropping simply two video games in all competitions and profitable two trophies since Tyrique George equalized and Pedro Neto scored the late winner at Craven Cottage again in mid-April.
And we rapidly acquired over the frustration of a gap day scoreless draw towards Crystal Palace as nicely, with an absolute hammering of the Hammers final weekend, 5-1 on the London Stadium: our largest ever away win towards West Ham.
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Now, with deadline day looming and far of the eye targeted on switch market shenanigans, we’ve got an incredible probability to maintain this good kind going brilliant and early on Saturday towards a Fulham aspect who’re nonetheless discovering their ft a bit after a disappointing end to final season.
Date / Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12.30 BST; 7:30am EDT; 5pm ISTVenue: Stamford Bridge, SW6Referee: Rob Jones (on pitch); Michael Salisbury (VAR)Forecast: rain coming, however hopefully solely after
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Chelsea staff information: Cole Palmer’s set to overlook his second straight sport with what’s nonetheless being known as a “day-to-day” groin harm. He’ll have the worldwide break to hopefully recuperate with out this turning into any kind of lingering concern. Roméo Lavia and Benoît Badiashile stay out as nicely.
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The sport will come a bit too quickly for Alejandro Garnacho, who was already within the constructing on Friday, however not but formally introduced or registered. He most likely gained’t be the final new face to reach this weekend, with Chelsea engaged on nonetheless extra offers, each incoming and outgoing earlier than the switch window slams shut on Monday evening. Christopher Nkunku and Aarón Anselmino (on mortgage) left in current days, and others will seemingly observe, together with Nicolas Jackson.
Estêvão, on his first begin for the membership, and João Pedro had been amongst those that sparkled brightest final weekend, and hopefully they’ll hold the samba going on the Bridge.
Fulham staff information: Within the age of wheeling and dealing, Fulham have barely lifted a finger this summer season, making precisely one signing, and {that a} veteran backup goalkeeper in Benjamin Lecomte from the French second division. Equally, not many have left, with Andreas Pereira the one departure of impression. Fulham additionally opted to not lengthen Willian’s contract, with the veteran winger turning into a free agent once more.
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Marco Silva did information this staff to a midtable end final season — and for some time threatened to do even higher — so maybe they’ll hold growing from there. Thus far, they’ve managed simply two 1-1 attracts within the league, with Rodrigo Muniz scoring each objectives. They did beat Brighton midweek within the League Cup, with either side fielding nicely rotated sides.
Fulham haven’t any accidents of notice, with Harry Wilson the one doubt, going through a late health take a look at.
Beforehand: It was a exceptional turnaround at Craven Cottage in April, and we’re nonetheless flying excessive on that emotion.