Fulham

Chelsea ended their three-game winless run in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday night.

Mykhailo Mudryk scored his first goal @18’ for the club to give the Blues a first-half lead, and Armando Broja added a second @19’ shortly after to put the game beyond doubt.

Chelsea were dominant in the first half and could have scored more goals, but they were less impressive after the break. However, Fulham never really threatened and Chelsea deserved their victory.

Team News Chelsea & Fulham

Chelsea manager Graham Potter made four changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Everton last weekend. Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer, Armando Broja, and Mykhailo Mudryk all came into the starting lineup, with Raheem Sterling, Cesar Azpilicueta, Ben Chilwell, and Kai Havertz dropping to the bench.

Fulham manager Marco Silva made one change to the side that beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 last weekend. Carlos Vinicius came into the starting lineup in place of Aleksandar Mitrovic, who was suspended.

Match report

Chelsea started the match brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute. Mykhailo Mudryk picked up the ball on the left wing and beat two Fulham defenders before cutting inside and firing a shot into the bottom corner.

Chelsea doubled their lead just two minutes later. Armando Broja received the ball in the box and turned his defender before firing a shot past Bernd Leno in the Fulham goal.

Chelsea continued to dominate possession for the rest of the first half, but they were unable to add to their lead.

Fulham came out stronger in the second half and had a couple of chances to get back into the game. However, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was in good form and made a couple of good saves.

Chelsea had a couple of chances to extend their lead in the second half, but they were unable to take them. However, they held on comfortable for a 2-0 victory.

Post-match reaction

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was pleased with his team’s performance. He said: “It was a good performance from us, especially in the first half. We were dominant in possession and created a number of good chances. We took our two chances well and could have scored more goals.

“We were less impressive in the second half, but we still had a couple of chances to extend our lead. Overall, it was a good performance and a deserved victory.“

Fulham manager Marco Silva was disappointed with his team’s performance. He said: “We didn’t start the match well and we conceded two soft goals. We were better in the second half, but we didn’t create enough chances to get back into the game.

“We need to learn from our mistakes and improve our performance in the next match.”

Analysis

Chelsea’s victory was a welcome relief for manager Graham Potter, who had been under pressure after a string of poor results.

The Blues were dominant in the first half and took their two chances well. Mykhailo Mudryk’s goal was a particularly impressive one, as he beat two Fulham defenders before firing the ball into the bottom corner.

Chelsea were less impressive in the second half, but they did enough to see the game out. Fulham never really threatened and Chelsea deserved their victory.

Conclusion

Chelsea’s victory over Fulham was a good performance and a deserved victory. The Blues were dominant in the first half and took their two chances well. They were less impressive in the second half, but they did enough to see the game out.

This victory will be a welcome relief for manager Graham Potter, who had been under pressure after a string of poor results. Chelsea will now be hoping to build on this victory and continue to improve their form in the coming weeks.

Additional analysis and news

• Mykhailo Mudryk’s first goal for Chelsea: Mudryk’s goal was a particularly impressive one, as he beat two Fulham defenders before firing the ball into the bottom corner. It was a goal that showed his pace, skill, and finishing ability.
• Armando Broja’s return to form: Broja has struggled for goals this season, but he scored an excellent goal against Fulham. He received the ball in the box, turned his defender, and fired a powerful shot into the corner of the net. This goal will give Broja confidence and will help him to get back to his best.
• Kepa Arrizabalaga’s good form: Arrizabalaga has been under