Fernandez Leads the Charge: Chelsea Sink Fulham 2-0 for Back-to-Back Wins

Chelsea continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a composed 2-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge, as Enzo Fernandez delivered a starring performance that lifted Enzo Maresca’s side temporarily to the top of the table.

Fernandez and Joao Pedro Steal the Spotlight

The night belonged to Chelsea’s midfield maestro Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine international not only scored from the penalty spot but also created the opener for Joao Pedro, who has now found the net in consecutive league matches.

Pedro’s goal arrived deep into first-half stoppage time. Rising highest from Fernandez’s precise left-sided corner, the forward nodded Chelsea into the lead, sending Stamford Bridge into raptures.

But the opener wasn’t without drama. Just minutes earlier, Fulham thought they had taken the lead through Josh King, only for VAR to step in. Rodrigo Muniz was judged to have fouled Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up, wiping out what would have been King’s first goal for the club.

Chelsea’s second came early in the second half, again with VAR involvement. A Chalobah cross struck Ryan Sessegnon’s arm inside the box, handing Fernandez the chance to convert confidently from the spot in the 56th minute. Fulham protested, arguing Joao Pedro had also handled the ball moments earlier, but the referee stood firm.

Late Chances and Defensive Heroics

Chelsea pushed for a third late on, with both Pedro and Estevao coming close. Yet, the hosts were forced to rely on their defensive resilience in the dying minutes, as Pedro himself made a crucial clearance off the line to deny Sander Berge.

That moment sealed Chelsea’s first home win of the campaign and extended their impressive run at Stamford Bridge, keeping them unbeaten at home in the Premier League throughout 2025.

Key Stats: Chelsea’s Rising Stars Shine

Unbeaten fortress: Chelsea remain unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games in 2025 (W9, D3). Only Liverpool and Aston Villa can boast the same record this year.
Pedro’s hot streak: Joao Pedro has now scored five goals in his first five Chelsea starts across all competitions, joining an elite club alongside Diego Costa, Álvaro Morata, and Tammy Abraham.
Fernandez’s impact: The midfielder has been directly involved in nine goals in his last 11 Chelsea appearances (4 goals, 5 assists), a run dating back to last season’s Conference League final.
Fulham’s unwanted record: The Cottagers became the sixth team in Premier League history to concede penalties in each of their opening three matches of a season, the first since Newcastle in 2021-22.

Chelsea’s dominance was reflected in the numbers, too, with Maresca’s side generating 2.39 expected goals (xG) compared to Fulham’s 1.09.

What It Means

Chelsea’s steady start under Maresca keeps them unbeaten and briefly at the Premier League summit on seven points. Fulham, meanwhile, sit 14th with just two points, still chasing their first win of the campaign.

Summary

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Enzo Fernandez ran the show with a goal and an assist as Chelsea sealed their second straight league win. Joao Pedro continued his fine form with another strike, while VAR drama played a key role in both goals. The Blues’ unbeaten home run stretches on, while Fulham’s penalty woes deepen.

🔥 Next up for Chelsea: Can Maresca’s men turn this unbeaten run into a genuine title charge? Stay tuned as the Blues face a crucial test in their next Premier League clash.