Chelsea face Fulham on Sunday afternoon looking for back-to-back league victories following the midweek win over Tottenham.
Pedro’s strike and a bizarre own goal from Kieran Trippier helped Chelsea bounce back from defeat in the League Cup final with a 2-0 win over Spurs.
The Blues travel to Craven Cottage five points adrift of Manchester United in fourth, with two games in hand over them and Arsenal in fifth, looking to close the gap on their rivals in the race for Champions League football.
Former Chelsea midfielder Scott Parker will take charge of Fulham for the Blues’ visit on Sunday, after former manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked following Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Southampton.
Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the short trip to Fulham, and the Italian revealed he may recall Kepa to the starting line-up after leaving him out of the victory over Spurs.
Here’s how we think Chelsea will lineup on Sunday, as Sarri looks to ease the pressure on his shoulders with back-to-back victories.
