Chelsea’s defensive injuries have continued with Colwill, Cucurella, Gusto and Tosin all set to start. Lavia is a doubt, so Caicedo and Fernandez could start in the deeper roles with four of Nkunku, Felix, Neto, Palmer, Jackson, Madueke and Sancho starting ahead of them.

Fulham's late comeback 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge made it a Boxing Day to remember for everyone connected to the club, which includes their in-house commentator, who could not hide his delight when Rodrigo Muniz netted in the 95th minute.

Rodrigo Muniz ’s 95th-minute winner ended both Chelsea ’s unbeaten Premier league record and their dominance over Fulham as they fell to their first defeat to their west London neighbours since 1979.