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Fulham have won 28 points in 18 league matches this season (W8 D4 L6), already equalling their points total from their previous top-flight campaign in 2020-21 (W5 D13 L20). No current Premier League side has earned fewer wins or scored fewer goals in their past eight games than Chelsea (W1 D3 L4 F5 A9). Indeed, this is the first time the Blues have only had one win over eight league matches since October to December 2012. Image source, Getty ImagesFulham boss Marco Silva's trust in his promotion-winning players is the driving force behind the Cottagers' impressive Premier League season, according to The Far Post podcast team. The west London outfit have been a yo-yo side over recent years, but their brief spells in the top flight have tended to involve a squad overhaul in between campaigns. Silva has resisted the temptation to tinker with his troops and Fulham fans are now dreaming of European qualification, sitting in seventh - level on points with Liverpool - going into Thursday's league game against Chelsea at Craven Cottage.
Clearly, not having Aleksandar Mitrovic is a major blow. His yellow card against Leicester City was extremely harsh and he'd have been a huge asset. It is a massive test for Carlos Vinicius to prove the doubters wrong. Chelsea have been struggling for goals, so the key will be to keep the game tight and make use of set-pieces, from which we've been lethal of late.
"He throws me back to the days when you could make a challenge. He goes to ground and isn't afraid of taking a booking if he mistimes it. I’ve been really impressed with him. "Listen to more about Fulham from 24'30 on The Far Post podcast on BBC SoundsSammy James,  Fulhamish, externalWhat a time to be a Fulham fan. Since the restart we've picked up three league wins and comfortably progressed in the FA Cup. We've only conceded once - and even that was a James Ward-Prowse free-kick we couldn't have done much about.
It feels like Fulham's achievements are going under the radar. Brentford's high-profile scalps and Brighton's swagger are getting headlines, while most Fulham discussion seems to be a brief: "Oh yeah, Fulham are good, aren't they? "However, if Fulham win Thursday's SW6 derby against Chelsea, I'm sure that will change. I'm never confident playing them. We have only beaten them once in my lifetime - and that was more than 15 years ago. That being said, there has surely never been a better time to play them. I couldn't tell you the last time we went into a game ahead of them in the table.
The atmosphere at Craven Cottage will be electric. Get a win and all Fulham fans will be on cloud nine. Bп»їBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra will bring you nine live Carabao Cup and Premier League commentaries this week. Tuesday, 10 JanuaryManchester United v Charlton Athletic (20:00)Newcastle United v Leicester City (20:00 - 5 Sports Extra)Wednesday, 11 JanuaryNottingham Forest v Wovlerhampton Wanderers (19:45 - 5 Sports Extra)Southampton v Manchester City (20:00)Saturday, 14 JanuaryBrighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool (15:00)Brentford v Bournemouth (17:30)Sunday, 15 JanuaryChelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00)Newcastle United v Fulham (14:00 - 5 Sports Extra)Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (16:30)All kick-off times GMTThe first episode of BBC Radio London's The Far Post podcast of 2023 is available to download now.
Fulham vs Chelsea: How to watch live, stream link, team news Fulham host Chelsea in a west London derby which could see the Cottagers move six points ahead of the Blues in the Premier League
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The team looks back on a jam-packed festive schedule for the capital's Premier League sides. Will Graham Potter be given time at Chelsea and is pressure building on Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace? Can Arsenal keep up the momentum going into this weekend's north London derby, and are Tottenham still flattering to deceive? Meanwhile, how important is Joao Palinha for high-flying Fulham - and how will Brentford handle being favourites against Bournemouth and Leeds United? And finally, can Gianluca Scamacca and Lucas Paqueta kick on for West Ham, who have big fixtures against teams around them in the table coming up. Listen to the full episode now on BBC SoundsThe January transfer window has been open for 10 days, allowing clubs to once again splash the cash to improve their squads. Premier League sides forked out ВЈ295m between them on recruits in January 2022 - the second-highest spending winter window in the competition's history. The early signs are that this window will be similarly lavish, with some expensive deals secured within the first few days.
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