15 April 2013 08:57 Chelsea will soon be wanting when they take on local competitors Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday to atone because of their FA Cup semi-final leave. A reduction at Craven Cottage might compound Chelsea's misery and place a critical reduction inside their hopes for Champions League certification after Arsenal's triumph over Norwich on the weekend dropped the Stamford Bridge attire to fourth on the table. Temporary manager Benitez is under no illusions regarding the significance of Wednesday's west London derby despite the fact they've a game at hand on the Gunners and other Champions League hopefuls Tottenham. "Now we have to focus on the category and for people Fulham on Wednesday is a massive game," he explained following the reduction to City. "We know we have to be emotionally ready." and physically "We will endeavour to keep the players thinking definitely and about the good things we did in the 2nd half (against City )." Fulham sit comfortably in mid-table, eight points above the relegation zone and with Premier League survival practically assured for another period. They head to the game against their local rivals off the rear of a draw with struggling Aston Villa on each day Martin Jol's men failed to produce many clear-cut odds. In team news, Fulham will yet again be without former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell who'll assist the ultimate game of his three-match ban he received for a card against QPR last week. Injury clouds continue to be hovering over Chelsea defensive match Ashley Cole (hamstring) and Gary Cahill (knee) with both participants unlikely to feature. Despite losing straight games to Rubin Kazan and Manchester City, Chelsea it's still confident of collecting all three things in what's properly a must-win game.
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