MX23RW : Thursday, March 13 12:18:29| >> :120:10099:10099:
[monks data]
Chelsea logo
Premier League | Gameweek 18
Dec 26, 2024 at 3pm UK
Stamford Bridge
Fulham logo

Chelsea
1 - 2
Fulham

Palmer (16')
Neto (59')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Wilson (82'), Muniz (90+5')
Lukic (34'), Andersen (38'), Robinson (90+1')

Team News: Chelsea vs. Fulham: Marc Cucurella returns, Marco Silva makes five changes

Team News: Cucurella returns for Chelsea, Fulham make five changes
© Imago
Chelsea and Fulham announce their teams for the West London derby at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.

Chelsea and Fulham have announced their teams for the West London derby at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.

The Blues head into this contest looking for the win that would move them to within one point of Premier League leaders Liverpool, albeit having played two matches more.

Enzo Maresca has opted to make just the one change to his starting lineup, recalling Marc Cucurella after a one-match ban to take the spot of Axel Disasi.

Rather than freshen up his attack, the Italian has opted to keep faith with the likes of Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho, with Noni Madueke missing out on the squad altogether.

Fulham manager Marco Silva in the dugouts ahead his side's game against Nottingham Forest, on 28 September 2024© Imago

Fulham make five changes

Meanwhile, Marco Silva has decided to make five changes to his Fulham XI from the team that started the goalless draw with Southampton.

Joachim Andersen returns to the side in what appears to be a back five or three with two wing-backs, with Sasa Lukic and Andreas Pereira also returning to the centre of midfield.

Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez have taken their spots in the final third alongside Alex Iwobi.

Sander Berge, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Josh King and Rodrigo Muniz have all dropped out of the team.

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Subs: Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Acheampong, Disasi, Casadei, George, Felix, Nkunku, Guiu

Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Anderson, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Pereira; Traore, Jimenez, Iwobi

Subs: Benda, Cuenca, Sessegnon, Cairney, King, Godo, Wilson, Vinicius, Muniz

ID:561450:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4502:
Written by
Darren Plant
No Data Analysis info
Game History

How you voted: Chelsea vs Fulham

Chelsea
68.4%
Draw
14.3%
Fulham
17.3%
98
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Fulham's Andreas Pereira celebrates scoring on December 14, 2024
Read Next:
Fulham out to end 45-year wait in Chelsea clash
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal281510352242855
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest28156745331251
4Chelsea28147753361749
5Manchester CityMan City28145953381547
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton28121064640646
8Aston Villa2912984145-445
9Bournemouth28128847341344
10Fulham2811984138342
11Crystal Palace2810993633339
12Brentford28115124844438
13Tottenham HotspurSpurs281041455411434
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd2897123440-634
15Everton2871293135-433
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2896133248-1633
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2865173857-1923
18Ipswich TownIpswich2838172658-3217
19Leicester CityLeicester2845192562-3717
20Southampton2823232068-489


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!