Thanks to Leicester City dropping two points against Southampton yesterday, Chelsea can close to within two points of third place with a win against relegation-bound Fulham, but even more importantly, we can maintain at least a three-point gap to the chasing pack. West Ham United, Liverpool, Spurs, and Everton are all within six points at the start of the weekend, the latter with a match-in-hand, even.

With just five games to go, including this one, every point is a must have and every game is a must-win. We control our own destiny.

As expected, Thomas Tuchel has opted to rotate his side in what is probably our last opportunity to do so this season. Peep that midfield!

Here we go!

Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):
Mendy | Zouma, Silva (c), Christensen | Chilwell, Mount, Gilmour, James | Werner, Havertz, Ziyech

Substitutes from: Arrizabalaga, Alonso, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kanté, Anjorin, Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic, Abraham

Fulham starting lineup (4-4-2):
Areola | Robinson, Adarabioyo, Andersen (c), Aina | Lookman, Lemina, Zambo Anguissa, De Cordova-Reid | Cavaleiro, Maja

Substitutes from: Rodák, Tete, Ream, Odoi, Bryan, Hector, Onomah, Carvalho, Mitrovic

Date / Time: Saturday, May 1, 2021, 17.30 BST; 12:30pm EDT; 10pm IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee: Kevin Friend (on pitch); Darren England (VAR)

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