Chelsea host Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day for a west London derby as they look to reduce the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca’s side ended their five-game winning streak in the Premier League with a goalless draw against Everton. However, Chelsea are still unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions and sit alone in second place.

Rotations in midweek games have become the norm for Chelsea this season. However, this is not a UEFA Conference League game or a league clash against bottom-placed Southampton, so Maresca may field a similar starting XI to that at Goodison Park.

Marc Cucurella will return from suspension to strengthen a defense that still has Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile out injured.

This is how Chelsea could take the field against Fulham on Boxing Day.

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Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez—The Spaniard has been crucial in Chelsea’s last two league games and will look to keep the momentum going.

RB: Malo Gusto—Cucurella’s return means Gusto returns to the right side of defense, replacing Axel Disasi.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo—Adarabioyo has proven himself as a replacement for Fofana and will be motivated to perform well against his former team.

CB: Levi Colwill—The England international will partner Adarabioyo in the middle of defense.

LB: Marc Cucurella– Cucurella is returning from his suspension and will return to the lineup looking to make it three straight one-goal games.

CM: Moises Caicedo—The Ecuadorian has been one of the best midfielders this Premier League season.

CM: Enzo Fernandez—Despite his streak of goal involvements coming to an end in seven straight games, the Argentine midfielder continued his upturn in form against Everton.

RW: Noni Madueke– Pedro Neto failed to make an impression at the weekend, leading to Madueke’s return.

AM: Cole Palmer—Palmer will once again be at the heart of Chelsea’s attack.

LW: João Felix—The Portugal international could replace Jadon Sancho in the lineup, which would be his third league start of the season.

ST: Nicolas Jackson– Jackson will lead the Blues’ front line as they look to avoid going scoreless in back-to-back games for the first time this season.

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