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Graham Potter takes his Chelsea side battered by Manchester City only a few days ago in dire need of a win. The Blues are on a run of one win in seven games and the former Brighton boss – externally at least – is under huge pressure as the problems continue to mount. Injuries haven’t helped the cause of course but things really aren’t going to plan. New signing Joao Felix, however, makes a quick-fire debut for the Blues.
Fulham, meanwhile, have enjoyed life back in the Premier League and head into tonight’s game at Craven Cottage full of confidence. Marco Silva’s side sit above west London rivals Brentford and Chelsea after a successful time of things in the top-flight for the first time in what feels like an age.
A huge game for London football, you can follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
Live updates
Fulham pressure
43 mins: Kepa and Silva working to boot the ball away as Fulham cause so many problems going forward.
CHANCE FOR CHELSEA
40 mins: Leno forced into another big save from Felix.
When Chelsea win the ball high up the pitch, the Portuguese seems to come to life.
CHANCE FOR CHELSEA
34 mins: Leno pulled into a big save from Hall from close range.
Graham Potter getting some rough treatment
33 mins: “You’re getting sacked in the morning” sings the home support…
Fairly unlucky for Chelsea
28 mins: They’ve hardly been brilliant tonight but Potter’s side did show some sort of reaction from Sunday’s loss to Manchester City.
To fall behind because of a deflected goal is somewhat unlucky.
Nizaar Kinsella at Craven Cottage
Wow, it had to be Willian. The 34-year-old former Chelsea winger sees his shot deflected off Chalobah and into Kepa’s net.
GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Chelsea | Willian ‘23
23 mins: No celebration from Willian but the former Chelsea man sees his shot deflected past Kepa!
CHANCE FOR FULHAM!
22 mins: Chalobah loose on the ball, allowing Vinicius to back into Silva and tee up Decordova-Reid, who hits the bar from close range!
Denied!
15 mins: VAR decide there’s no foul.
Fulham want a penalty
14 mins: Zakaria collides with Vinicius in the box…
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