In a dramatic turn of events, Fulham scored two late goals to secure a stunning 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, ending the Blues’ 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
Substitutes Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz were the heroes for Fulham, finding the net in the final 10 minutes to stun the home crowd.
The defeat leaves Chelsea four points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand.
Cole Palmer had given Chelsea the lead in te Premier League with a superb individual goal, but Fulham’s resilience and quality from the bench proved crucial.
The win lifts Fulham to eighth in the table, level on points with champions Manchester City and just one point behind fifth-placed Newcastle.
Fulham boss Marco Silva praised his team’s second-half performance, saying, “It is a privilege to give our fans this happiness. It is not a coincidence that we are the team in the Premier League that has got the most goals from players off the bench.
The result is a setback for Chelsea, with manager Enzo Maresca acknowledging that his young side is not yet ready for a title challenge, despite their impressive recent form.
The Blues will look to bounce back quickly as they continue to chase down Liverpool at the top of the table.