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.

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.

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