Chelsea vs Fulham: Preview, team news, how to watch, kick-off time & prediction

Chelsea host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.

After a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in midweek, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are under the spotlight as they head into Saturday’s west London derby.

The 51-year-old, whose side currently sit 10th in the Premier League, is adamant Chelsea are ready for their west London neighbours in a bid to quickly put the Boro defeat behind them.

“I think it’s a different game,” Pochettino said. “They are in a really good moment. They are performing really well and have really good players. We didn’t perform badly against Middlesbrough and we came from a few victories.

“I think we need to keep the momentum. It’s true that it’s the first-leg and we are 1-0 down but we need to keep the belief. I think the team is feeling well, is confident for tomorrow (Saturday) and I am so sure we are going to do a very good job.”

Chelsea will continue to be without Christopher Nkunku due to a hip injury, but could welcome back Ben Chilwell, Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka from injury to the matchday squad.

Here are all of the details ahead of Chelsea versus Fulham in the Premier League.

Date, time, location of Chelsea vs Fulham

The Premier League fixture will take place on Saturday 13th January 2024 at 12.30pm (UK time) at Stamford Bridge, London.

How to watch Chelsea vs Fulham

Chelsea’s clash against Fulham will be available to watch live on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.

Prediction

Chelsea 1-2 Fulham