Stamford Bridge is the setting for Saturday's early Premier League kickoff, as Chelsea and Fulham collide in a lunchtime West London derby, and the Blues' third of four successive all-capital clashes.
Enzo Maresca's men have already tested their mettle against Crystal Palace and West Ham United this season - taking four points from a possible six - while Brentford will also lie in wait for the hosts in Premier League gameweek four.
The Club World Cup champions endured a miserable start to proceedings at West Ham, falling behind after just six minutes following a warm-up injury to Cole Palmer , but they managed to turn the tide and then some to secure an emphatic 5-1 victory .
Meanwhile, the Cottagers will also put their unbeaten 2025-26 record on the line this weekend, a