Chelsea defeat Fulham to record third straight EPL win

Chelsea defeated Fulham in a west London Derby at the Stamford Bridge to record a third straight Premier League win in a row since October 2022.

Cole Palmer’s penalty after Raheem Sterling was tripped in the box in stoppage time at the end of the first half helped the Blues secure a home victory.

The goal was precedented by Palmer’s genius, after spotting a gap and threading a superb ball through the middle that drew defender Issa Diop into a clumsy foul.

Palmer has now notched his ninth goal of the season, making him the top scorer for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

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However, Marco Silva’s visitors never truly looked beaten until the final whistle sounded as they mounted pressure on the home side but failed to net a goal.

Chelsea, though, defended doggedly in the final moments to breathe genuine momentum into their season keeping them 8th on the EPL standings.

Chelsea were seeking a fourth win from five in the league, the kind of points return they had not enjoyed since former boss Graham Potter’s early days in charge more than a year ago. They were, in truth, fortunate to lead at the break.

The Blues will be looking to redeem their chances in the 2nd leg of the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after suffering defeat as 9th-place Championship side, Middlesbrough thrashed them early this week.

By Amosun OluwaSeyi

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