Champions Chelsea host King's Road rivals Fulham on Wednesday looking to bounce back from their loss at Liverpool.
The Blues are now just two points clear at the top of the Premier League table and could, in theory, be deposed from the summit for the first time this season.
Chelsea suffered only their second defeat of the season at Anfield at the weekend, but they still have a perfect 100 per cent record at Stamford Bridge.
Fulham go into the game having won just twice all season, but they have also only lost twice this term - but the record books are against them as they have one only ever won once at Stamford Bridge in the top-flight - some 46 years ago.
Team news
Chelsea go into the derby clash ready to make changes to their side with Carlo Ancelotti confirming Didier Drogba would be recalled to his starting line-up.
It was revealed earlier this week that Drogba was suffering with malaria, but he is now recovered and after coming off the bench at Liverpool will start against Fulham with Salomon Kalou likely to make way for his compatriot.
However, Kalou could get a reprieve if Nicolas Anelka fails to overcome a back problem.
Alex is also a doubt for the match with a knee injury, but Ancelotti will decide on him just before kick-off.
Michael Essien should return to the midfield following a toe injury which kept him out of the Liverpool clash.
Frank Lampard is close to returning for the first time since August, but he will not be risked on Wednesday.
For Fulham, they are without Mexican defender Carlos Salcido after he suffered ankle ligament damage.
Chris Baird is also missing after he suffered a thigh problem.
Possible starting XIs:
Chelsea: Cech, Terry, Alex, Cole, Bosingwa, Malouda, Mikel, Essien, Ramires, Drogba, Anelka.
Fulham: Schwarzer, Hangeland, Kelly, Hughes, Duff, Murphy, Gera, Greening, Dempsey, Davies, Dembele.
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