That’s it for us from this match – however Boxing Day soccer continues right here on The Unbiased, with dwell protection of Wolves v Man United after which Liverpool v Leicester developing.

An enormous win for Fulham, a setback for Chelsea – however there’s one other sport simply across the nook and each groups ought to head into the brand new yr with loads of optimism for the remainder of the season and 2025. Catch you once more quickly!

Marco Silva speaking to Amazon Prime:

“It doesn’t make sense for us to vary strategy as a result of we’re towards a robust workforce. I do know they scored an early objective, we ought to be higher there, however the way in which we reacted, the way in which we performed we had been constructing. We must always have created extra possibilities (first half) however the response second half was prime.

“This second of the season you must handle the loading of the gamers. It’s troublesome to go away gamers out however the purpose in the present day is that Adama could possibly be the one to use the house behind Cucurella (as a substitute of Wilson). However we rating off the bench it means everyone is contributing and dealing because the group.”

The Blues had been main by way of Cole Palmer’s elegant early objective and looking out on target for an eighth win in 9 matches to maintain the warmth on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

However Wilson equalised with eight minutes remaining and Muniz struck deep into stoppage time to safe a 2-1 victory and Fulham’s first win at their west London rivals since 1979.

What subsequent for Chelsea? There was title discuss not way back however it’s 5 factors dropped now in two video games, towards Everton and Fulham – they’d count on to win each if we’re trustworthy, or not less than one of many two.

Maresca has been fixed in saying they’re not able to problem, so maybe these outcomes vindicate that?

Champions League soccer have to be the intention for subsequent time period all the identical and the Blues have a six-point buffer right down to Newcastle proper now.

“Adama was a menace, Alex (Iwobi) has been considered one of our greatest gamers. Gaffer was saying I needed to be affected person and I used to be biding my time, however the final 5 I’ve had three begins so I really feel like I’m getting again in – however whether or not it’s beginning or as sub I wish to assist the workforce,” he continues, chatting with Amazon Prime.

Just one level separates Newcastle (fifth) to Villa (ninth) – it’s extremely tight in that a part of the desk and Fulham are proper within the combine.

It’s six unbeaten within the league now for Fulham, 4 of these attracts, however solely maybe considered one of them a disappointment – towards Southampton – and this outcome probably greater than makes up for it.

“We didn’t come right here and park the bus, we tried to play and to get the late objectives was superb. I’m making an attempt to shake the tag as a result of I don’t wish to be a brilliant sub!” says Harry Wilson, who netted the equaliser.

A fairly astonishing turnaround – the Blues had been forward and going only a level behind Liverpool till the ultimate ten minutes, but as a substitute find yourself on the unsuitable facet of a historic scoreline between these native rivals.

That was an enormous 45-year look ahead to Fulham followers to see a victory right here.

The outcome sees the Cottagers into eighth place, however the larger context is they’re degree on factors with Aston Villa and Manchester Metropolis. Massively spectacular.

Chelsea keep second, 4 behind Liverpool who now have two video games in hand.

Nearly 2-2! Nkunku produces an acrobatic half-volley in mid-air from a supply from broad and Leno launches himself to the suitable, tipping the ball across the put up!

Last probability for Chelsea certainly…the nook is cleared, Palmer wins a free-kick and can ship it himself. Left-footed, into the field…headed away and Palmer slices it broad.

What an unbelievable comeback victory, Wilson and Muniz rating late objectives to safe a primary win at Stamford Bridge since 1979!

Fulham have carried out it!! A easy transfer down the suitable flank, an overload and a cross, extra gamers dedicated ahead than defenders working again and with Colwill 20 yards deeper than his teammates, Rodrigo Muniz sees the ball arrive to his ft, one contact controls it and the second is drilled into the underside nook!

Chelsea 1, Fulham 2…two minutes to go.

Iwobi eliminated now, Sessegnon on. Applause and ovation for the person going off. Fulham’s finest by a distance in the present day.

Simply a few minutes left for Chelsea to provide you with one thing late on to take the three factors once more.

Robinson’s cross to Wilson momentarily seems to be like Fulham may as a substitute be in with a late probability, however Colwill and Gusto have defended properly.