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Chelsea made a return to Premier League action on Monday and earned a huge win over west London rivals Fulham to add another three points to their tally. The Blues will be hoping there's more of where that performance came from, with a difficult run of fixtures ahead of them.

Next up is a trip to newly promoted Burnley on Saturday, who have yet to register a win in the league this season under Vincent Kompany. Then there's an international break before a list of games that includes Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester City in very quick succession.

Mauricio Pochettino will be hopeful of having a fully fit squad at his disposal, with a few concerns still floating around in preparations. With that said, here's a look at the biggest headlines ahead of another busy day for Chelsea.

Ben Chilwell injury blow

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is set to miss up to eight weeks of action through injury as the England international has been ruled out until December. That's according to the Telegraph, which claims that the hamstring issue the 26-year-old faced will leave him sidelined for a while.

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Mauricio Pochettino sacking verdict

Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard and ex-Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher have given their verdict on Mauricio Pochettino's future at Stamford Bridge, claiming that he will be given time at the club. It comes after a difficult start to life for the head coach, who has just two wins in the Premier League after seven games.

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Eden Hazard decision

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is set to make his return to football later this month, but in an unexpected scenario amid links with a return to Stamford Bridge. It comes four-years after the Belgian winger left the Blues to make the switch to Real Madrid, where he has since left on a free transfer.

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