Overview

• The match kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday, 30 August, at Stamford Bridge.
• Chelsea can move top for a few hours with a win over unbeaten Fulham, who have opened with two 1-1 league draws.
• Cole Palmer is being assessed for a groin issue and is considered doubtful after withdrawing before the West Ham game.
• Fulham are expected to restore several regulars, with Antonee Robinson a possible first starter and Bernd Leno, Joachim Andersen, Kenny Tete and Sander Berge in line to return.
• UK broadcast listings are inconsistent, with the Evening Standard citing TNT Sports/Discovery+ and The Sun listing Sky Sports/NOW, so viewers should check local schedules.