Overview

• Chelsea won at Stamford Bridge with a first‑half stoppage‑time header from João Pedro and a second‑half penalty converted by Enzo Fernández after a VAR handball review.
• Fulham had an early strike by Joshua King disallowed in the 23rd minute before the hosts took control.
• Raúl Jiménez came on in the 59th minute for Rodrigo Muniz, reached 200 Premier League appearances, and had late chances without finding the net.
• The result keeps Chelsea unbeaten at two wins and one draw, while Fulham remain winless with two draws followed by this defeat.
• The London derby opened the Premier League’s third round of fixtures at Stamford Bridge.