Undoubtedly, the best and most convincing victory (in terms of display) out of all nine wins for Chelsea so far in the season was in October, when the Blues defeated Fulham at Craven Cottage 2-0. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino admitted that, so when the fans saw the fixture list in January, the smile was on their faces – we are playing Fulham at Stamford Bridge. It was just what the doctor ordered for the Blues, with their inconsistent performances, injuries and unexpected Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Middlesborough and they gladly accepted and delivered: Chelsea – Fulham 1-0.FT: Chelsea 1-0 Fulham Chelsea have won three Premier League games in a row for the first time since October 2022. #CHEFUL pic.twitter.com/g0r75aiSk5— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 13, 2024 Chelsea deserved their victory today, without a doubt, but the question is, would it happen if it wasn’t for a clumsy Diop challenge in injury time of the first half. He tripped Sterling in the penalty area and the referee had no doubts. Cole Palmer already established himself as the clear and only penalty taker at Chelsea and brought a much-needed morale-boost victory to his team. Palmer was the best player in the match anyway, a match in which the home team had the possession, but failed to do much in the final third and could have been even punished for it in the second half. But still, they hung on, and continued their hot streak against their London rivals, who have now won against Chelsea only once in their last 25 games.MORE TO FOLLOWENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 21Friday Burnley – Luton 1-1 (1-0)/Amdouni 36 – Morris 90+2/Saturday Chelsea – Fulham 1-0 (1-0)/Palmer (p) 45+3/20.30: (5.60) Newcastle (4.40) Man.City (1.60)Sunday 17.00: (2.85) Everton (3.40) Aston Villa (2.45)19.30: (2.30) Man.Utd. (3.70) Tottenham (3.15)***odds are subject to change***
