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Premier League | Gameweek 18
Dec 26, 2024 at 3pm UK
Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea
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Palmer (16')
Neto (59')
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Wilson (82'), Muniz (90+5')
Lukic (34'), Andersen (38'), Robinson (90+1')

Chelsea lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Boxing Day Premier League clash

Could Madueke return to the fold? Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Fulham
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Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their clash with West London rivals Fulham in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

Noni Madueke will be hopeful of a start when Chelsea welcome West London neighbours Fulham to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

The recent England international was given just 15 minutes at Goodison Park on Sunday, despite assisting in both wins over Brentford and Shamrock Rovers recently, but Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho were preferred out wide.

Sancho got little change out of 39-year-old Ashley Young in a largely underwhelming performance, while Neto also struggled to make much of an impact after some flashes of excellence early on.

Nicolas Jackson's place is safe despite missing two gilt-edged chances against Everton, and Cole Palmer will start in behind after making his 50th Premier League appearance for Chelsea at Goodison, but being unable to add to his tally of 50 goal involvements.

Enzo Maresca's defence may look slightly different, with Marc Cucurella now back from suspension and set to retake his place at left-back.

Malo Gusto covered on the left on Sunday, but he should return to right-back in place of Axel Disasi, who was not entirely comfortable playing against the tricky Iliman Ndiaye at Goodison.

Tosin Adarabioyo was more successful in thwarting Ndiaye, because it was his goal-saving block on the Everton man which possibly salvaged a point for Chelsea.

The summer recruit has been deputising for the injured Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, but after another fine performance and a clean sheet, he could well keep his place alongside Levi Colwill even when the Frenchmen return.

Reece James remains out with a hamstring injury, and Mykhaylo Mudryk is suspended pending an official FA punishment for his recent doping offence, but Romeo Lavia could return after just missing the clash with Everton.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson

Click here to see how Fulham could line up for this all-West London clash.

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