Chelsea vs Fulham Preview: Blues Deploy Two Strikers, Fearless at Home Against the Cottagers, Aim to Top the Table Early

At 19:30 on August 30th Beijing time, the third round of the Premier League brings a London derby with Chelsea playing at home against Fulham.

Chelsea vs Fulham, here are the highlights of the match:

First:Team SituationsAfter two rounds of the Premier League, Chelsea holds 1 win and 1 draw with 4 points, positioned fourth, while Fulham has drawn both matches and sits in thirteenth place. In the last round, Chelsea staged a 5-1 comeback victory away at West Ham United, with forwards João Pedro and Draper starting together, significantly boosting the Blues’ attacking power; Fulham played a steady 1-1 draw at home against Manchester United.

Second:Blues’ Two-Striker Formation, Confident at Home Against the Cottagers, Aim to Lead the Table EarlyIn this London derby, Chelsea host Fulham with a strong desire for revenge. Last season, Chelsea lost 1-2 at home to Fulham, ending a 21-match unbeaten streak at Stamford Bridge against them. Chelsea holds the advantage in strength and enjoys home support, aiming to secure all three points early to top the Premier League standings. Palmer is out injured, but João Pedro can play as the second striker allowing Draper to push forward; this two-striker tactic greatly enhances Chelsea’s attacking capability. With Palmer absent, Chelsea relies on Enzo to orchestrate play. Fulham’s squad depth is limited, so Chelsea is favored to avenge their loss at Stamford Bridge, take all three points, and lead the table early.

In the last six encounters between the two sides, Chelsea leads with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Injury and Suspension Updates: Chelsea havePalmer, Rafia, Badiashile, and Colwill; Fulham haveWilson.