Chris Sutton thinks Chelsea’s poor form in the Premier League will continue when they make the short trip to Fulham next Monday.
Chelsea have collected just five points from their opening six league games, so there’s pressure already building around Stamford Bridge.
However, the Blues go into the next match with the small boost of Wednesday night’s cup success. They managed to secure an impressive 1-0 home win against Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino will be without several players against Fulham on Monday night due to various injuries and suspensions, but there’s still a lot of young talent available.
BBC pundit Sutton is actually tipping 10th-placed Fulham to beat 14th-placed Chelsea at Craven Cottage in a few days time.
“I’ve learned my lesson at last – I am not backing Chelsea any more because they have cost me so many prediction points,” Sutton told BBC Sport.
“The biggest problem for Mauricio Pochettino’s side has been taking chances, not creating them, and maybe Nicolas Jackson’s goal against Brighton in the Carabao Cup is the start of a run for them in front of goal.
“I don’t see it though, and I actually fancy Fulham to edge this. Scoring goals hasn’t been easy for them either, but one might be enough for them on Monday.
“Sutton’s prediction: 1-0.”
Chelsea may have dropped even further than 14th by the time they kick-off against Fulham, so they’ll be keeping one eye on the weekend’s results across the division.
The Chelsea Chronicle has predicted the starting line-up Pochettino will select to face Fulham.
We’re intrigued to see who will start at right-back while Reece James and Malo Gusto are both unavailable. Meanwhile, is Armando Broja fit enough to start a match and replace injured Nicolas Jackson at striker?
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