Chelsea will attempt to remain at the top of the table with a win over last placed Fulham at Craven Cottage.
It's a battle of first place versus last place in this latest West London derby between league leaders Chelsea and struggling Fulham.
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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea squad is unbeaten in league play in 2014 but a couple of poor draws have kept them from creating a more comfortable gap between themselves and Arsenal in second. After a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray in the Champions League, Mourinho will have to decide who, if anyone, he'll rest. Both central defenders Gary Cahill and John Terry have been carrying injuries, but it's doubtful he'll sit both.
Fulham head coach Felix Magath -- the club's third of the season -- earned a point in his debut match last week against West Ham but this will be his first home match with the club. The Cottagers are slowly running out of time in their race against relegation and points are at a premium. Darren Bent returns from Fulham after missing last week's match for personal reasons.
Fulham injuries and suspensions
Out: None
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: David Luiz (muscle). In Doubt: John Terry (knock), Gary Cahill (knock).
David Luiz remains sidelined with a muscle injury and Mourinho is expected to rest either Terry or Cahill, both of whom are playing with minor injuries.
Projected lineups
Fulham: Maarten Stekelenburg, Sascha Riether, John Heitinga, Brede Hangeland, John Arne Riise, Scott Parker, Steve Sidwell, Ashkan Dejagah, Lewis Holtby, Kieran Richardson, Hugo Rodallega
Chelsea:Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanoić, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Cesar Azpilcueta, Ramires, Frank Lampard, Willian, Oscar, Eden Hazard, Samuel Eto'o
Match Date/Time:4 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
TV: NBC Sports Network (U.S.), Sportsnet (Canada)
Online: NBC Live Extra (U.S.)