Watch Fulham vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, NOW TV, team news and score prediction

Fulham host Chelsea in a Monday Night Football west London derby to conclude the opening weekend of the Premier League season, live on Sky Sports.

Both teams are under new management this season, with Alvaro Arbeloa now in charge at Fulham after Marco Silva's departure, while Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso after sacking Liam Rosenior.

Arbeloa had replaced Alonso as Real Madrid head coach last season after the former Bayer Leverkusen boss was sacked after just seven months in charge at the Bernabeu.

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Fulham and Chelsea finished level on 52 points last season, with the Blues finishing one spot ahead in 10th place through superior goal difference.

The two games between the sides last season saw Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, before Fulham won the return fixture 2-1 at Craven Cottage.

When is Fulham vs Chelsea?

Fulham vs Chelsea in the Premier League takes place on Monday August 24 at Craven Cottage. Kick-off is 8pm UK and Ireland time.

How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea

TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League from 6.30pm

App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app

Stream: Non-Sky Customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass

Online: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the game through our dedicated match blog

Highlights: Watch free Premier League highlights shortly after full-time

How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea with the Sky Sports app

Sky Sports Subscribers can:

Download or open the Sky Sports app

Head to the 'Watch' section at 6.30pm

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Fulham vs Chelsea odds and score prediction

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones...

Chelsea have appointed a manager in Xabi Alonso with a proper, recognisable football philosophy rather than another coach who will simply try to get the best out of the existing squad. His work at Bayer Leverkusen shows the real Alonso and he can be forgiven for being swallowed up by the Real Madrid circus.

To get the Blues competitive in a season when they have the advantage of no extra games is hardly an impossible task. They could even emerge as Arsenal's closest challengers. If that is to be the case, then winning away at a Fulham side now shrouded in uncertainty over their future would be a significant step. Marco Silva provided tactical clarity, Premier League know-how and, at the very least, the security of consistent mid-table finishes. With that safety net gone, Fulham are now playing a risky game.

Chelsea look one of the good things of the weekend at 17/20 with Sky Bet.

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-2 | JONES KNOWS' BEST BET: Chelsea to win (17/20 with Sky Bet)

Fulham vs Chelsea team news

Alvaro Arbeloa has a near full-strength Fulham side to choose from, with just the suspended Joachim Andersen and the injured Tom Cairney unavailable.

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