Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge this weekend looking to build on their ruthless 5–1 demolition of West Ham United. Even without star man Cole Palmer, the Blues put on a statement performance at the London Stadium, reminding everyone that Enzo Maresca’s side can be devastating when in full flow. Now the Italian coach will want his team to carry that momentum into another fierce derby.
Fulham, though, know how to spoil the party. Marco Silva’s side stunned Chelsea in this fixture last season with late goals from Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz. Chelsea did exact revenge at Craven Cottage, snatching victory in near-identical fashion with two late strikes of their own. This rivalry is rarely dull, and Saturday promises more of the same.
The Cottagers are still chasing their first Premier League win of the campaign after back-to-back draws with Brighton and Manchester United. A midweek Carabao Cup victory over Bristol City gave them a much-needed boost, but it could also leave them slightly fatigued ahead of this clash.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
Chelsea: 4 wins
Fulham: 1 win
Draws: 0
Match Details
Location: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Saturday, August 30
Kick-off: 12:30 p.m. BST | 7:30 a.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. PT
Referee: Rob Jones
VAR: Michael Salisbury
With Chelsea surging and Fulham desperate for a breakthrough, this West London derby has all the ingredients for another dramatic afternoon.
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