"Chelsea and Fulham are protecting unbeaten Premier League records when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues followed up a 0-0 home draw against Crystal Palace with a 5-1 victory at West Ham, while Fulham have recorded two 1-1 draws. The Cottagers were behind at Brighton & Hove Albion before equalising in the 96th minute, then recovered from falling behind to hold Manchester United at home."
"Chelsea are again without Cole Palmer because of a groin problem the midfielder suffered during the warm-up at West Ham clash. Joao Pedro and Liam Delap lead the line again in an unchanged side. Defender Benoit Badiashile and midfielders Romeo Lavia and Omari Kellyman are injured, while winger Mykhaylo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension for alleged anti-doping violations. Key defender Levi Colwill is expected to miss the majority of the campaign with a serious knee injury and long-term absentee Wesley Fofana continues his comeback on the bench. Chelsea starting XI: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap Chelsea substitutes: Filip Jorgensen, Josh Acheampong, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato, Dario Essugo, Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Jamie Gittens"
Chelsea and Fulham enter the match unbeaten in the Premier League. Chelsea followed a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace by beating West Ham 5-1. Fulham have drawn 1-1 twice, including a 96th-minute equaliser at Brighton and a comeback draw with Manchester United. Chelsea are without Cole Palmer and have multiple injury absences plus a suspension for Mykhaylo Mudryk; Levi Colwill faces a long-term layoff while Wesley Fofana is on the bench. Fulham are unchanged with Harry Wilson on the bench and Raul Jimenez available after scoring in the EFL Cup.
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