Chelsea vs Fulham Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Both Chelsea and Fulham are both unbeaten so far, ahead of Saturday's West London Derby at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea preview: On song
Chelsea found their groove last weekend as they hit struggling West Ham for five, with Joao Pedro in particular standing out with a goal and two assists, while youngster Estevao also impressed in the 5-1 win, in what was his first Premier League start.
The Brazilian was a late addition to the starting line-up after Cole Palmer pulled up injured in the warm-up.
Fulham preview: Steady start
Last weekend saw Fulham once again fight back from a goal down to earn a point in the Premier League, with substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalising for the Cottagers midway through the second half of their contest with Man Utd at Craven Cottage.
Marco Silva's side followed that 1-1 draw with a 2-0 triumph over Bristol City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, with Raul Jimenez doubling Fulham's lead after an early own goal had put them ahead.
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Chelsea vs Fulham prediction
Chelsea put in an excellent display in their thrashing of West Ham last weekend, but it's fair to say they were certainly helped by the shortcomings of their opposition.
Fulham should provide much sterner opposition, not least because this West London Derby is often decided by fine margins. Indeed, there has been a margin of victory greater than two goals in just one of the last 31 competitive meetings between the two sides.
Both sets of players will be well up for this one, and while the edge does go to the hosts at Stamford Bridge, it is unlikely to be a high-scoring game.
Chelsea vs Fulham tip: Chelsea to win & under 2.5 goals
