Overview
- All four goals arrived in the opening 27 minutes, with Cole Palmer’s VAR-awarded penalty and an Enzo Fernández strike overturning David Brooks’ opener before Justin Kluivert leveled.
- Chelsea conceded twice from Antoine Semenyo’s long throws and have now allowed four goals from throw-ins this season, the most in the Premier League.
- Home fans booed Enzo Maresca after he substituted Palmer on 63 minutes, a decision the staff said was influenced by managing the forward’s fitness after a recent groin issue.
- Maresca skipped post‑match media duties due to illness, with assistant Willy Caballero explaining the head coach had felt unwell for two days and stepped in to speak.
- Moises Caicedo’s early booking triggers a suspension for the trip to Manchester City, while injuries kept Marc Cucurella out and forced Malo Gusto to deputise at left-back.