Cole Palmer’s penalty secured Chelsea’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory against West London rivals Fulham on Saturday.
This narrow win followed a lackluster performance by Chelsea against Middlesbrough earlier in the week, resulting in a 1-0 defeat due to missed opportunities, notably by Palmer.
However, the young English forward proved pivotal in the early kickoff clash against Fulham. His excellent pass to Raheem Sterling led to a penalty in first-half stoppage time, which Palmer confidently converted after tempting Fulham’s Issa Diop into a foul.
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Palmer’s contribution served as redemption for his earlier Carabao Cup error, and it marked Chelsea’s fourth consecutive EPL win in three years.
Fulham, coming off their own Carabao Cup defeat, delivered a lackluster performance as Chelsea dominated the game until second-half stoppage time.
Despite Chelsea’s possession dominance, they struggled to create clear chances, with missed opportunities, including Conor Gallagher’s strike hitting the woodwork.
This victory likely alleviates the pressure on Chelsea’s coach Mauricio Pochettino, who recently faced trending calls for dismissal.