India, Aug. 24 -- Fulham FC and Chelsea FC will open their Premier League 2026-27 campaigns against each other at Craven Cottage on Monday, with both clubs entering the season under new management. Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge of Fulham following Marco Silva's departure, while Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure after a turbulent previous campaign. The London derby offers both managers an immediate opportunity to make an impression.

Fulham vs Chelsea Latest Team News And Lineups

Fulham have Tom Cairney unavailable with a knee problem, while Joachim Andersen remains suspended for the final game of his three-match ban. New arrivals Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios are expected to feature, with Alex Iwobi also pushing to start after an i...