Struggling Blues face Fulham in pivotal Premier League clash, Injuries challenge both teams.

Chelsea News updates

Chelsea are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after a disappointing start to the season. The Blues are currently 15th in the table, with just five points from their opening six games.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has been under pressure to improve results, and he will be hoping that his side can put in a strong performance against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday night.

Chelsea vs. Fulham Premier League: Team News, Match Preview

Chelsea will be without the injured Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante for the match against Fulham. However, they have a fully fit squad otherwise.

Fulham are also without a few key players, including Fabio Carvalho and Kenny Tete. However, they will be hoping that Aleksandar Mitrovic can continue his fine goalscoring form.

STATS

• Chelsea have won 21 of their last 25 matches against Fulham in all competitions.
• Fulham have only won two of their last 20 Premier League matches against Chelsea.
• Chelsea have scored over 2.5 goals in five of their last six matches against Fulham.
• Fulham have scored in six of their last seven matches against Chelsea.

Chelsea vs. Fulham match Time

The Chelsea vs. Fulham match will kick off at 20:00 BST on Monday, October 2nd, 2023.

Chelsea vs Fulham lineup

Chelsea: Mendy; James, Christensen, Silva, Chalobah; Kovacic, Jorginho, Alonso; Havertz, Lukaku, Sterling

Fulham: Rodak; Hector, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson; Seri, Reed; Carvalho, Wilson, Mitrovic, Gray

Chelsea vs. Fulham Formation

Chelsea are likely to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Mendy in goal behind a back three of James, Christensen, and Silva. Kovacic and Jorginho will be in midfield, with Alonso and Havertz on the wings and Lukaku up front.

Fulham are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rodak in goal behind a back four of Hector, Andersen, Adarabioyo, and Robinson. Seri and Reed will be in midfield, with Carvalho, Wilson, and Gray supporting Mitrovic up front.

Chelsea vs Fulham tickets

Tickets for the Chelsea vs. Fulham match are still available to purchase from the Fulham website.

Chelsea vs. Fulham prediction

Chelsea are the favorites to win this match, but Fulham will be tough to beat at Craven Cottage. I'm predicting a 2-1 win for Chelsea.

Chelsea vs Fulham live-streaming

The Chelsea vs. Fulham match will be live-streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

The match will also be available to watch live on various overseas broadcasters.