Chelsea 2-0 Fulham highlights – The match between Chelsea and Fulham ended with a 2-0 victory in favor of The Blues, thanks to goals from Thiago Silva and Christopher Nkunku in the first half. This result means Chelsea clinched the championship after two wins and one draw.
Chelsea vs Fulham match summary
Chelsea secured the Premier League Summer Series title with a 2-0 victory against Fulham, sealing their triumph in the preseason friendly tournament. Guided by manager Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea players displayed a dominant performance throughout the game, outclassing their local rivals.
Despite not fielding their strongest lineup, including young talents like Mason Burstow, Bashir Humphreys, Malo Gusto, and Gabriel Slonina, with a combined age of 68, Chelsea quickly gained the upper hand against Fulham.
In the 20th minute, Thiago Silva showcased his exceptional aerial ability, heading the ball into the net from a corner kick by Ben Chiwell. Nkunku added to the lead in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a close-range rebound after Carney Chukwuemeka’s attempt.
The second half saw both teams making personnel adjustments, resulting in fewer dangerous chances being created. Fulham’s new signings Raul Jimenez and Calvin Bassey failed to make a significant impact, highlighting the challenges ahead for manager Marco Silva in their Premier League survival mission for the 2023/24 season.
Chelsea’s substitutes, including Nicolas Jackson and Trevoh Chalobah, couldn’t alter the course of the game significantly. Despite this, Chelsea held on to their 2-0 lead and claimed the Premier League Summer Series championship, marking manager Pochettino’s first title with the club, even though the tournament is non-official.
The victory was particularly meaningful for Chelsea, as it came in the context of Aston Villa’s 3-3 draw against Brentford, which allowed Chelsea to secure the title with a win over Fulham.
Match result: Chelsea 2 – 0 Fulham
See also: All Players Joining Chelsea Next Season 2023/24 (Updated)
Goals
Chelsea: Silva (20′), Nkunku (41′)
Starting lineup
Chelsea: Slonina, Gusto, Thiago Silva, Humphreys, Chilwell, Santos, Enzo, Chukwuemeka, Sterling, Nkunku, Burstow
Fulham: Leno, Tete, Diop, De Fougerolles, Robinson, Reed, Lukic, Cairney, Wilson, Vinicius, Willian
Match statistics
Here’s the match statistics between Chelsea and Fulham:
| Statistics | Chelsea | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 8 |
| Free Kicks | 13 | 13 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 22 | 22 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Attacks | 87 | 71 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 33 | 41 |
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