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Chelsea vs Fulham final score, result: Impressive Enzo Fernandez’s debut

Chelsea vs Fulham final score, result (EPL): £106.8m Enzo Fernandez makes a good first impression for Chelsea.
Harry Siuu
By: Harry Siuu

Chelsea vs Fulham Highlight

Fulham fought to a 0-0 stalemate at Chelsea to disappoint their high-spending neighbors once more, climb up to sixth in the Premier League, and further dent their rivals' prospects of finishing in the top four. Last month at Craven Cottage, Fulham defeated Chelsea, ending an almost 17-year winless streak for them. Despite failing to accomplish the first-ever league double over Chelsea, they added another point to their outstanding record on their return to the top flight. Conor Gallagher and David Datro Fofana and Kai Havertz both came agonizingly close to scoring for Chelsea, but despite spending a record $322 million in the January transfer window, this was evidence that Graham Potter's team won't find a quick cure.

Fofana was one of five winter-window signings on display during the encounter, while British transfer record signing Enzo Fernandez dazzled only days after his £106.8 million move - and nearly scored with a beautiful effort from distance. Mykhailo Mudryk struggled to contribute during his first home game with the Blues and was substituted before halftime. Later, Potter disclosed that the Ukrainian international had been battling a "heavy cold."

With just seven goals in their last 12 Premier League games, Chelsea remain toothless in the final third, and even though they have climbed to ninth in the table, the nine-point deficit to Manchester United, who have a game in hand, is becoming more and more difficult to close. Noni Madueke, a £29 million purchase from PSV, added some spark to Chelsea's attack, as did the recovered Raheem Sterling.

Chelsea vs Fulham Summary

The World Cup's greatest young player, Fernandez, was the main attraction as Chelsea fans traveled to Stamford Bridge after nearly two weeks without a game in anticipation of seeing their team strengthened and possibly changed by their record January transfer spend. The midfielder for Argentina displayed his talent right away. He was the top tackler in the first half while competing with Aleksandar Mitrovic at set-pieces while sitting in front of the defense and punching short passes to boost the tempo. After the interval, he showed that he was a threat from a distance as well by firing just barely wide.

With that one Fernandez through-ball, which skewed dreadfully wide, Hakim Ziyech ought to have performed better. But after failing to sign with Paris St-Germain on Deadline Day, he refocused and, on the cusp of halftime, played a gorgeous pass over the top for Havertz to chip against a post. But on the opposite side of the field, Mudryk suffered during his debut at Stamford Bridge, regularly turning the ball over or losing his duels in an underwhelming first performance in front of the Chelsea supporters. At halftime, he was replaced by Madueke.

Fulham took heart from the first 45 minutes, in which Andreas Pereira had tested Kepa with a long-range shot, despite the late scare from Havertz. The visitors continued to push forward when they could after the break, with Palhinha shooting over, Bobby Decordova-Reid scoring, and Willian putting in a strong performance on his return to the team where he spent seven years of his career.

The Blues just earned a point in the yesterday match

However, Chelsea inevitably increased the pressure in the closing minutes, and Gallagher had his head in his hands when he bent a low shot just wide of the post. Later, Fofana got the ball around Bernd Leno but was stopped by Tim Ream's last-ditch save. The newcomer will believe he should have scored despite the excellent defending that was ultimately displayed. The return to action of Reece James and Ben Chilwell following their respective injuries, as well as the center-back duo of Thiago Silva and Benoit Ba Diaby recording their third consecutive clean sheet, left Chelsea to highlight the positives of the evening. However, it was ultimately another unsuccessful performance for Potter and his team, and they now face a formidable challenge to finish this season where they want to be in the Premier League.

Chelsea vs Fulham Final Score

 

1H

2H

Final

Chelsea

0

0

0

Fulham

0

0

0

Chelsea vs Fulham Line-ups and Players Ratings

Chelsea: Kepa (7), James (6), Thiago Silva (7), Badiashile (6), Cucurella (5), Gallagher (6), Fernandez (7), Mount (6), Ziyech (6), Havertz (6), Mudryk (5).

Subs: Madueke (6), Sterling (6), Azpilicueta (6), Fofana (6), Chilwell (N/A)

Fulham: Leno (7), Tete (8), Diop (7), Ream (8), Robinson (7), Palhinha (8), Reed (7), Pereira (7), Willian (7), Decordova-Reid (7), Mitrovic (7).

Subs: Soloman (6), Wilson (6), Cairney (N/A), Vinicius (N/A), Kurzawa (N/A)

Player of the match: Kenny Tete

 

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Harry Siuu
Written by: Harry Siuu
a specialized football specialist with over ten years' experience as a football journalist who works for Betimate.com.

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