"Starting with the hosts, while Chelsea might have opened the 2025/26 campaign with a downbeat 0-0 stalemate at home against Crystal Palace, Enzo Maresca's side come roaring back in some style last weekend. Putting in what was a dominant performance away at historic rivals West Ham, the former Leicester boss also saw his squad embark on a sensational summer flurry."
"Chelsea Team News Still expected to complete a late summer move away from west London, Senegal international Nicolas Jackson is not expected to feature here. Likewise, sustaining a long-term knee injury over the summer, Levi Colwill faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Opening his Premier League account against West Ham last weekend, summer recruit Joao Pedro will lead the line on Saturday lunchtime. Despite continued speculation over a potential Stamford Bridge exit, Robert Sanchez will start between the sticks."
Chelsea returned to winning form after a 0-0 opening day, producing a dominant away display at West Ham and arriving off a strong summer including a Club World Cup triumph. Stamford Bridge has been a fortress, with no domestic defeats there so far this calendar year. Nicolas Jackson is likely to miss the derby amid a late transfer, and Levi Colwill remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury. Joao Pedro is expected to lead the attack, with Robert Sanchez starting in goal. Fulham have drawn their opening matches and carry end-of-season concerns and managerial pressure.
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