Chelsea aims to bounce back against Fulham in a thrilling London derby this Boxing Day at Stamford Bridge
London: Chelsea is looking to get back on track as they face Fulham in a London derby on Boxing Day. After a frustrating goalless draw against Everton, they’re eager to finish the year strong at Stamford Bridge.
Before that draw, Chelsea was on a solid eight-match winning streak. Now, they find themselves four points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, so a win is crucial.
Fulham, sitting in ninth place, has had a mixed bag lately, drawing four of their last five matches. But hey, those draws were against tough teams like Tottenham and Arsenal, so they’re not to be underestimated.
The match kicks off at 3pm BST on December 26, 2024, at Stamford Bridge. If you want to catch the action, it’ll be on Amazon Prime Video, and you can also follow along with live updates on Standard Sport.
In terms of team news, Chelsea welcomes back Marc Cucurella after his suspension, while Reece James is still a doubt. Fulham, on the other hand, will miss Kenny Tete for a while, but they’ll be ready to give Chelsea a run for their money.
Historically, Chelsea has the upper hand in this matchup, with 52 wins compared to Fulham’s 12. The Blues are strong at home, and while they might concede, they’re expected to edge this one out with a 2-1 victory.