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In a hard-fought Premier League encounter, Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham, extending their unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge to eight matches in all competitions. Cole Palmer proved to be the hero, converting a late first-half penalty and equaling the club record for the most goals in a Premier League campaign by a player aged 21 or younger. The match saw Chelsea dominating possession early on, with Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja threatening the Fulham goal. However, clear-cut opportunities were hard to come by until stoppage time in the first half. Cole Palmer’s clever pass found Raheem Sterling, who was brought down in the box by Issa Diop. Palmer confidently converted the resulting penalty, putting Chelsea ahead just before the break. The second half witnessed a similar pattern, with Chelsea struggling to add to their lead and Fulham creating sporadic threats. Despite a late effort from Gallagher hitting the post, Chelsea had to weather a nervy finish as Fulham pushed for an equalizer. Fulham’s record at Stamford Bridge continued to be dismal, with the team winless in 19 league trips dating back to 1979. The defeat keeps Fulham in a challenging position in the Premier League standings. With this victory, Chelsea climbed to eighth in the table, surpassing Manchester United on goal difference. The Blues will be looking to build on this momentum as they aim for a strong finish in the ongoing Premier League season.
