Chelsea defeated Fulham by two (2) goals to zero (0) in the Premier League 2025/26 match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 30 August, 2025.
Josh King’s opener for Fulham was disallowed by Video Assistant Referee (VAR); the English central midfielder thought he had handed the Cottagers the lead in the 21st minute when he wriggled his way inside the box and placed his effort into the bottom corner, only to have his celebrations stopped by referee Rob Jones.
Mike Dean, former Premier League referee, reacted to the cancellation of King’s goal, saying, “it should stand”.
Dean said: “I do not think it is a foul, it should stand. I do not know where else the attacker can put his foot”, according to SkySports.
Joao Pedro converted Enzo Fernandez’ assist to score the opener for Chelsea in the 9th minute of lengthy first half additional time, before Fernandez sealed the victory with the seond from the penalty spot in 56th minute.
According to beINSPORTS:
Joao Pedro became just the fourth player in the Premier League era to score five or more goals in his first five starts across all competitions for Chelsea, joining Diego Costa, Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham.
Joao Pedro and Estevao both almost netted a late third goal before the former cleared off the line from Sander Berge in the finishing stages.
Photo: Chelsea goalscorers against Fulham | X/Chelsea FC
