Chelsea climbed to the summit of the Premier League 2025/26 table after a commanding 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s side extended their unbeaten start to the season and showcased why many already consider them genuine title contenders.
Despite missing star man Cole Palmer, the Blues produced a clinical performance, with João Pedro and Enzo Fernández stepping up in decisive moments. The victory marks Chelsea’s second consecutive win in the Premier League, underlining the growing influence of Maresca’s tactical philosophy.
The breakthrough came in first-half stoppage time when Chelsea won a corner, and João Pedro rose highest to power home a header, giving the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead. Fulham, however, were left fuming earlier in the half after the referee’s controversial decision to disallow Joshua King’s goal for an accidental stamp on Tosin Adarabioyo by Rodrigo Muniz. Manager Marco Silva was visibly furious on the touchline, engaging in heated exchanges with the officials.
Chelsea tightened their grip after the restart, dominating possession and piling pressure on Fulham’s back line. Their superiority was rewarded in the 56th minute when Enzo Fernández calmly converted a penalty, doubling the lead and sealing all three points for the West London giants.
Statistically, Chelsea controlled the game with nearly 60% possession and six shots on target, compared to Fulham’s limited attacking output. The result not only highlights the Blues’ attacking depth but also their defensive solidity, as they recorded another clean sheet without key players.
With the win, Chelsea move to the top of the Premier League table with seven points. However, their stay at the summit could be short-lived, with defending champions Liverpool hosting last season’s runners-up Arsenal in a blockbuster clash at Anfield tomorrow.
For Fulham, it’s another frustrating afternoon under Marco Silva, who is still searching for his side’s first three points of the season. The Cottagers will hope to regroup quickly after the international break to avoid being dragged into the early relegation battle.
Chelsea fans, meanwhile, can dare to dream. With Enzo Maresca’s vision taking shape and big names like João Pedro and Enzo Fernández stepping up, the Blues are sending a strong statement to their rivals: they are back in the Premier League title race.