Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as Blues look to keep pressure on Liverpool
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The Blues welcome Fulham for a west London derby as they look to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the table. Chelsea host Fulham at Stamford Bridge in a London derby today, with the Blues looking to keep up the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Enzo Maresca’s side missed the chance to briefly go top when they drew 0-0 to Everton last week, and they are now six points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Though they insist they are not in a title race, Chelsea will know that three points today is vital to any hopes they may have, while it would also give them a huge advantage in the race for top four.
And they face a Fulham side who have quietly creeped up the table in recent weeks, with four draws and a win from their last five matches. Marco Silva’s men sit in ninth, and could climb as high as sixth with a win. Follow all the latest action from Stamford Bridge below:.
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Chelsea vs Fulham in the Premier League. The Blues look to keep the pressure on Liverpool as they begin the day four points behind the Reds, while Fulham could climb into sixth with a win against their local rivals.
We’ll have all the latest team news, updates and reaction here. Chelsea welcome near neighbours Fulham to Stamford Bridge in a Boxing Day clash of west London rivals. Separated by just a couple of miles, the two sides are each looking to bounce back from weekend stalemates as a hectic festive period rolls on.
