Premier League Preview: Fulham Visiting Stamford Bridge

Fulham are soon to be visiting Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea—not in their best form at the moment—will be playing the high-flying west London club. Chelsea got held to a 0-0 draw at Saint Andrews Stadium, and had to share the points with the other Blues.

Fulham also got held to a draw against Tottenham at home. Fulham—currently in a better position than their rival, Chelsea—will be aiming for a win today. Regardless of their bitter December form, Chelsea will half-season on a high note after wins over Manchester United, Liverpool, and a memorable game against London rival, Arsenal.

Fulham will also end their half-season on a high note, after going into round 32 of the Europa League and aiming for another Europa League spot this season.

TEAM NEWS

Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou, and John Obi Mikel will be available after delaying their departure to the African Cup of Nations.

Florent Malouda will be serving a one-match ban following his red card against Birmingham.

Fulham will be without defender Brede Hangeland, who picked up a knee in the goalless draw with Tottenham.

Striker Andrew Johnson may feature today in the clash, after recovering from his long- term groin injury.

Match Facts

Chelsea are looking to extend their unbeaten run against Fulham to eight games since their last defeat in March 2006.

Chelsea haven't lost at home since their last game against Arsenal in November 2008.

Chelsea

Since their 3-0 victory at Arsenal on 29 November, Chelsea have one just once in five games.

Chelsea are 15 points ahead of Fulham in the League.

Chelsea have conceded 13 of 15 league goals from set-pieces.

Frank Lampard has scored eight goals in his last 10 games against Fulham

Fulham

Fulham are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions.

They have conceded just one goal in four league games in December.

Fulham have gone seven games without an away win. Their last win was against Portsmouth in the opening day of the season.

If he plays, Clint Depsey will make his 100th appearance for the club.