Portugal international, Joao Felix, was sent off on his debut for Chelsea as the visitors suffered another top flight loss, this time at the hands of Fulham at the Craven Cottage on Thursday, 12 January.
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| Carlos Vinicius celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner for Fulham in the Premier League match against Chelsea at the Craven Cottage. The Cottagers emerged victorious against the Blues, winning 2-1. Photo: @FulhamFC |
Fulham defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League match to mount more pressure on underperforming Blues manager, Graham Potter.
The English football manager gave Felix a start for the trip to Fulham despite only securing his loan transfer from Spanish La Liga club, Atletico Madrid, on Wednesday, 11 January.
Former Chelsea winger, Willian, opened scoring for Fulham in the 25th minute, the blues fought back and levelled through defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the 47th minute.
Fulham winger, Willian, scores against his former club, Chelsea ⬇️
How to make Craven Cottage erupt:
🤍 1-0 🔵 #FULCHE pic.twitter.com/P0cS9bHdoI
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 12, 2023
Carlos Vinicius headed the winner for the Cottagers in the 73rd minute. It was also the Brazilian striker’s first goal for Fulham.
New signing, Joao Felix, will now miss the next three top flight games due to the Premier League red card rules.
Wow! A very happy Carlos Vinicius records first goal for Fulham in the Premier League match against Chelsea ⬇️
16 years of hurt = OVER! ❌#FULCHE pic.twitter.com/E9jVhsjJwJ
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 12, 2023
On the table, Fulham are sixth with 31 points while Chelsea are tenth with 25 points.
