FROM CRAVEN COTTAGE – Chelsea pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday afternoon, scoring twice late on to snatch a 2-1 derby victory over rivals Fulham.
The air was still thick with smoke from the pre-match pyrotechnics when Andreas Pereira thought he’d opened the scoring, only for the assistant’s flag to rule it out due to Ryan Sessegnon straying offside in the buildup. But Fulham didn’t have to wait long to strike.
Catching Reece James off guard, Sessegnon pounced on a loose ball and drove down the flank, leaving the Chelsea captain floored before cutting a precise pass to Alex Iwobi, who coolly slotted into the far corner.
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Chelsea offered little in a lethargic first half, prompting Enzo Maresca to make two changes at the break. The momentum didn’t shift right away, but Fulham’s energy began to fade as the game wore on.
It was 18-year-old substitute Tyrique George who sparked the comeback, smashing home a clean strike from the edge of the area in the 84th minute. Then, deep into stoppage time, Pedro Neto unleashed a thunderous winner, completing the turnaround and silencing Craven Cottage.
The win lifts Chelsea into the Premier League’s top five, while Fulham’s slim hopes of European football take a major hit.
