Chelsea will enter the September international break unbeaten after beating west London rivals 2–0 to kick-off the weekend’s Premier League action.
The Blues were far from their best at Stamford Bridge and were inferior during the opening 45 minutes, failing to get a foothold in the contest against their savvy opponents, who dominated in midfield.
Fulham should’ve been ahead entering the second half, and Chelsea’s second goal completely took the wind out of their sails. The hosts eventually coasted, but this was a game that perhaps manifested more concerns than positives for Enzo Maresca.
Here are the major takeaways from Chelsea’s win over Fulham.
