Chelsea v Fulham; probable starters in bold, contenders in light.
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While Chelsea have been excellent in the big games under Thomas
Tuchel, their record against struggling sides threatens their hopes of
finishing in the top four.
Tuchel’s team have wobbled at Stamford Bridge of late, drawing
with Brighton and losing to West Brom, and need to sharpen up when they host
Fulham.
An upset could be on the cards if Chelsea, who are without Antonio
Rüdiger and Mateo Kovacic, are thinking about their upcoming semi-final second
leg against Real Madrid. Fulham, who are sliding closer to the Championship,
will hope their neighbours have other things on their mind. Jacob Steinberg.
Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier
League
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season n/a
Referee Kevin Friend
This season G21 Y48 R3 2.43 cards/game
Odds H 1-2 A 37-5 D 7-2
CHELSEA
Subs from Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Silva, Emerson, Chilwell,
Kanté, Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic, Werner, Giroud, Abraham, Anjorin.
Doubtful None
Injured Kovacic (hamstring, 5 May), Rüdiger (knock, 5 May)
Suspended None
Discipline Y43 R2
Form WDLWDW
Leading scorers Abraham, Jorginho, Mount 6
FULHAM
Subs from Fabri, Hector, Odoi, Ream, Tete, Bryan, Onomah,
Reed, Loftus-Cheek, Mitrovic
Doubtful Tete (Covid-19)
Injured Kongolo (knee, rest of season), Rodak (hand,
unknown), Cairney (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Unavailable Loftus-Cheek (loan terms)
Discipline Y59 R3
Form WLLLLD
Leading scorer Decordova-Reid 5
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