There are far easier settings than a west London derby to try to end a dismal run of form in the Premier League. Yet Chelsea can't be choosy – and neither can Graham Potter. So no matter the performance, victory is imperative against Fulham this evening at Craven Cottage.
Chelsea head into the match 10th in the top-flight table and three points behind Marco Silva's side, who spent last season in the Championship. It is a situation that few could have envisaged at the start of the campaign.
“They'll play with courage and personality," Potter explained ahead of the game. "The points they have are not an accident, they’ve earned them and deserve them. They're up there on merit and they’ve got the points on merit. It’s a tough game, a London derby, and we're looking forward to it.
