India vs Australia: India rely on their seamers to make it 2-0.

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India could play Bhuvi and Vihari; after injuries to Ashwin and Rohit leading into the Perth against Australia. Australia name unchanged 11, which means Mitchell Marsh misses out. As an Indian Fan, whenever Kohli celebrates its a joy to watch. Even if its 5.30 in the morning I'd always celebrate in front of the TV. No matter anyone's celebrating, or no the skipper is always there. He is someone who brings passion and that aggressive attitude on the field. Yes, India were the favorites leading into the series. What makes me so happy is that even after being three down in the first session we got back into the game nicely, and after that, we never looked in a backward position. Thanks to a brilliant partnership between Pujara and Rahane. Pujara was at his resilient best, and his hundred came at a quicker pace then it usually does. First innings lead meant Indian Fast Bowlers had to finish the job who all were excellent. What's done is done moving on to the Second Test a...
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Chelsea vs. Fulham - The Forgotten Derby.

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Claudio Ranieri return's to Stamford Bridge in what seems to be a big task in front of his team Fulham, who beat Southampton 3-2 in their previous fixture at home. Fulham returned to premier league this season after spending an awful lot of money on players, which hasn't worked well for them in their pursuit of surviving in the Premier League. Slavisa Jokanovic who is replaced by the much more experienced Ranieri; who is more tactical than the former. Fulham have conceded more goals than any other team in this season.

 The Blues had suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of their London rivals at Wembley last weekend, who would be looking to get back to winning ways. Sarri termed his side's loss to spurs as a 'Disaster.' After an impressive win against PAOK in The Europa League, Chelsea faces selection problems ahead of Sunday's match. Olivier Giroud scored two goals against PAOK; who now has three goals in 2 games in all competitions, but is second choice to Morata, Sarri selecting Giroud seems to be unlikely, as he doesn't like to change his squad more often.

Meanwhile, Eden Hazard is doubtful for Sunday's outing against Fulham after suffering an ankle injury against Spurs. Criticized for their performance against Spurs, midfield duo Jorginho and Kante would want to bring their 'A' game when they meet Fulham. Mitrovic, Schurrle, and Seggenson are crucial to Fulham's chances, and having said that, their back four wouldn't want to concede, which seems unlikely.

Last time these two sides met in 2014, and now a Fulham player, Andre Schurrle had scored a hattrick for Chelsea in a 3-1 win. In their victory against Southampton, fulham's Aleksander Mitrovic scored twice, making it seven goals so far this season.
Fulham have won just one of their 24 away top-flight matches against Chelsea (D9 L14), a 2-1 victory in March 1964 under manager Bedford Jezzard.
Chelsea are winless in their last two previous fixtures, last going without a win in three games back in 2016, when they had won the premier league under Antonio Conte.
Chelsea haven't lost two London Derby matches on consecutive matchdays since 2011, when they lost to QPR and Arsenal.

 Any result for Chelsea, except a win, would be shocking.

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