Evening Standard
·26 dicembre 2024
Evening Standard
·26 dicembre 2024
Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours
Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge for the final time in 2024 as they host Fulham this afternoon. Enzo Maresca’s side have not been beaten on home soil since Manchester City’s victory in August and it has provided the foundation for a superb season to date, with the Blues only four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
A draw with Everton last time out has slightly stalled Chelsea’s momentum and they now look to return to winning ways. Marc Cucurella is back from suspension and the question for Maresca is how much to rotate his strong squad, with matches against Ipswich and Crystal Palace swiftly following this London derby.
Fulham have impressed themselves this season and have already held Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham to draws this month. Marco Silva’s side sit ninth in the table but only three points off the top five, with the battle for European places set to be a tight one in 2025. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog, featuring expert analysis from Malik Ouzia at the ground!