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Fulham vs Chelsea: Prediction, Kick-Off Time, Team News, TV, Odds
Chelsea seek crucial points under interim manager McFarlane to maintain Champions League hopes while Fulham aim to extend their unbeaten run, currently just three points behind.
- On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Fulham FC host Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off, with Calum McFarlane, Chelsea Under-21s manager, leading Chelsea as interim after Enzo Maresca's departure while Liam Rosenior was named as successor.
- Managerial turnover left McFarlane in charge, amid poor results, as Chelsea have won just one of their last seven league matches after Enzo Maresca's departure.
- Key players returned or faced late fitness checks before the derby as McFarlane secured a 1-1 draw at Manchester City with Fernández scoring late; Caicedo is back, Sánchez and Cucurella available, while Fofana will be assessed.
- Table implications make tonight an audition for several squad members as Rosenior will watch from the stands, with a Chelsea victory lifting the Blues above Liverpool before Thursday.
- Fulham FC are weakened by Afcon absences, with Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi still on duty, while bookmakers favour a draw at 16/5.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution80% Left
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Left
80% Left
L 80%
C 20%
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