Portuguese star Joao Felix missed a few chances before getting sent off for a dangerous tackle in Chelsea’s abysmal 2-1 defeat at neighbours Fulham – just a day after joining the club from Atletico Madrid.Let’s follow the blind man and hope for the bestChelsea fans serenated their new player in the early stages with a song saying that “Felix came from Portugal and he hates the Arsenal”. However, they weren’t singing at the final whistle.Former Chelsea player Willian piled more misery on Graham Potter by scoring against the Blues at Craven Cottage. The Brazilian didn’t celebrate the goal because he has fond memories from his time as a Blue. But business is business.Kalidou Koulibaly forced an equaliser for his team just after the break when a Mason Mount’s shot cracked off the woodwork. It was like a light at the end of the tunnel for Potter’s side. However, new acuisition Felix made sure it felt like a train. The Atletico Madrid’s loanee went in dangerously on Kenny Tete studs-up. The contact was only slight, but the Portuguese was rightly shown a direct red card for his reckless challenge. He’ll now miss the next three games. Great recruitment, Chelsea!Despite tbeing a man down, the visitors kept creating chances in search of a much-needed victory. Mount and Kai Havertz combined well and allowed the latter to get a shot off from a narrow angle. However, his compatriot Bernd Leno came off his line and produce the save.Carlos Vinicius got his first Fulham goal at a perfect moment as he headed past Kepa to restore the home side’s lead. He out-jumped Trevoh Chalobah to steer home Andreas Pereira’s ball in from the right-hand side.Chelsea’s agony continues.PREMIER LEAGUEThursdayFulham – Chelsea 2-1 (1-0)/Willian 25, Vinicius 73 – Koulibaly 47/Friday23:00: (2.00) Aston Villa (3.60) Leeds (4.00)Saturday15:30: (5.40) Man.Utd. (3.70) Man.City (1.75)18:00: (2.70) Wolverhampton (3.05) West Ham (2.80)18:00: (3.05) Nott.Forest (3.25) Leicester (2.55)18:00: (3.80) Brighton (3.60) Liverpool (2.05)18:00: (2.25) Everton (3.25) Southampton (3.60)20:30: (1.65) Brentford (3.90) Bournemouth (6.00)Sunday17:00: (1.62) Newcastle (4.00) Fulham (6.25)17:00: (1.65) Chelsea (3.80) Crystal Palace (6.25)19:30: (3.60) Tottenham (3.50) Arsenal (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
