In a thrilling London derby that had everything football fans could ask for, Chelsea staged a remarkable late comeback to defeat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.
The match delivered end-to-end action, tactical switches, and last-gasp heroics that will be remembered for seasons to come.
The hosts started brightly, controlling the tempo and creating numerous chances in the first half.
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Their dominance was rewarded in the 20th minute when Alex Iwobi found the net to give Fulham a well-deserved lead, sending the home supporters into raptures.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca made crucial adjustments during the interval that transformed his team’s performance.
The visitors emerged from the tunnel with renewed purpose, with Cole Palmer increasingly influential in midfield and Jadon Sancho posing a constant threat down the left flank.
Despite their improved display, Chelsea struggled to break down Fulham’s resolute defense, with goalkeeper Bernd Leno making several impressive saves to deny both Pedro Neto and Sancho as the match entered its final stages.
Just when it seemed Fulham would hold on for a famous victory, substitute Angelo Gabriel George changed the complexion of the match entirely.
The young forward marked a memorable personal milestone by scoring his first Premier League goal in the 83rd minute, bringing Chelsea level.
The drama wasn’t over yet. Deep into stoppage time, Pedro Neto unleashed a spectacular strike that flew past Leno to complete Chelsea’s stunning turnaround and secure all three points for the visitors.
The victory propels Chelsea back into the Champions League qualification positions, while Fulham remain ninth in the table.
Both teams will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, with Fulham traveling to Southampton and Chelsea hosting Everton next weekend.
