Fulham's Last-Minute Victory Over Chelsea Boosts Liverpool's Title Hopes
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham, conceding a stoppage-time goal that hampers their title ambitions and benefits league leaders Liverpool.
In a dramatic Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea endured a 2-1 loss to Fulham, with a decisive goal scored in stoppage time. This defeat marks Chelsea's second consecutive match without a win, following a goalless draw against Everton earlier in the week.
The match began positively for Chelsea, who took the lead in the 16th minute through Cole Palmer. Palmer showcased exceptional skill, maneuvering past multiple defenders before delivering a precise shot beyond goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Despite maintaining possession, Chelsea faced resilient opposition from Fulham, who posed consistent threats on the counter-attack.
Fulham's persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when Harry Wilson headed in an equalizer following a well-placed cross from Antonee Robinson. The momentum shifted in Fulham's favor, culminating in a dramatic winner by substitute Rodrigo Muniz in the 95th minute. Muniz capitalized on a low cross from Sasa Lukic, slotting the ball past Chelsea's goalkeeper to secure all three points for the visitors.
This result leaves Chelsea in second place with 35 points, having played two more matches than league leaders Liverpool, who sit comfortably at the top with 39 points. The consecutive loss of five points over two games has intensified scrutiny on manager Enzo Maresca and his squad's title credentials.
Conversely, Fulham's victory propels them to third place with 31 points, reflecting their impressive form this season. The win not only bolsters Fulham's position in the league but also indirectly aids Liverpool's title pursuit by widening the gap between the top two teams.
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