What's your early thoughts on Fulham?

For the second time in recent weeks, we have to wait until Monday night to see Chelsea and this time we are taking on Fulham at the Cottage in our local derby.

Fulham have won their last five games at home and have some important players back from injury. In addition they also have Chelsea old-boy Eidur Gudjohnsen ready to make his first start for the club after joining on loan for the remainder of the season.

For Chelsea, we are wondering what Carlo will do with the side and formation for Monday night. Will he stick with the same formation?, Will David Luiz get a start? Will Ivanovic replace Bosingwa at right back?, Will Malouda and Ramires come into the side? and will Carlo Ancelotti be brave enough to drop certain players after the Liverpool defeat?.

One thing is for sure, going to Fulham is never an easy game and I expect more of the same Monday. Right now, I would bite your hand off for three points which is the most important thing for Chelsea more than anything. It would be nice for Torres to score his first goal and for everyone to put the Liverpool game out of our minds.

So I am asking you the fans (of both sides) what are your expectations of Monday night and state what you believe to be your starting eleven for the game and explain why!.

I am going for: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Essien, Lampard, Ramires, Anelka, Drogba and Torres. Reason why, is I believe Carlo wants this formation to work so will give it another chance. I would stick Essien holding to start with and bring Ramires in next to Lampard. These two can interchange all game. Luiz comes in next to JT and Ivanovic replaces Bosingwa to ensure we are solid.

What do you think?

KTBFFH.