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Premier League: Build-up to Fulham v Chelsea

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole on BT Sport: "Joao Palhinha has been very, very impressive. The manager knows a lot of about him. He is a player who likes to win the ball back, he gets in good positions. He seems a good character.

"He'll break play up and allow the Pereira's, Willian's and Mitrovic's to go and do their work.

"He is one of those players who allows the team to punch above their weight. He is a really important player for this club."

  • Fulham manager Marco Silva, talking to BT Sport: "We are on a fantastic run.