Chelsea vs Fulham EPL Projected Lineups include Hazard and Parker

Chelsea have had a tough go of it so far this season as the return of Jose Mourinho was supposed to see the club instantly be propelled to the top of the league and the red carpet rolled out for the ascendency of the, "Special One," back to the top of the Premier League and Europe.

However, it has been nothing but frustration for the returning manager and his summer signings as the club are continuing to show the growing pains of new manager, new players and fans that expect immediate results. Continued frustration also is mounting at the lack of utilization of star attacking midfielder, Juan Mata, as the Spaniard has been so important to the side since his arrival two years ago, but he has been left out in the cold by Mourinho so far for the majority of the Portuguese's return.

Fulham continue to just plug away at their place in the middle of the table with a opening day win that has been followed by two losses and a draw with struggling West Brom.

 The Cottagers star forward in Dimitar Berbatov is expected to be a late fitness test but is more than likely set to play while Darren Bent is believed to be healthy enough for a return to the bench for a potential late showing. Chelsea have no injury concerns to the first team and Mourinho will have a full side to pick from.

 Ramires is expected to make his return to the starting XI while Samuel Eto'o is likely to be back at the top of the attack and Kevin De Bruyne is believed to be favored over Mata despite cries from fans for their Spaniard to be selected.

MORE: Chelsea's Lineup against Fulham MORE: Juan Mata's Top 5 Goals for Chelsea Chelsea look the stronger side and should put this one to bed early at Stamford Bridge, but stranger things have already happened this season.