Fulham pulled off a stunning upset at Stamford Bridge, ending Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten streak with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the Premier League. The visitors scored twice in the last 10 minutes, courtesy of substitutes Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz, to secure their first away win over Chelsea since 1979.
Chelsea, who are currently in second place in the league, find themselves four points behind leaders Liverpool. Manager Enzo Maresca has been cautious about his team’s title chances, despite their impressive run of form.
The match saw Chelsea’s Cole Palmer shine, as he broke the Premier League goal scoring record set by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 2001 with his 26th league goal of 2024. Palmer’s skill and agility were on full display as he weaved past defenders before slotting the ball past Fulham’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, have been in fine form recently, picking up points against top teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, and now Chelsea. Silva’s tactical changes have been instrumental in their recent success.
In the 82nd minute, Fulham found the equalizer through Timothy Castagne, who headed in Tom Cairney’s cross for Wilson to nod in at the far post. The game seemed headed for a draw, but Fulham had other ideas.
In stoppage time, Rodrigo Muniz capitalized on a late chance to score the winning goal for Fulham, securing a memorable victory over their West London rivals.
The match was a thrilling and intense affair, with both teams having opportunities to win it in the dying moments. However, it was Fulham who emerged victorious, ending Chelsea’s unbeaten run in dramatic fashion.
Overall, Fulham’s resilience and determination were on full display as they secured a crucial three points against a strong Chelsea side. The result shakes up the Premier League title race and proves that anything can happen in football.
