Chelsea secured their third consecutive Premier League victory, a feat not accomplished since October 2022, with a 1-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

The decisive goal came in stoppage time at the end of the first half, as Cole Palmer converted a penalty earned by Raheem Sterling’s draw of a foul from defender Issa Diop. Palmer’s earlier moment of brilliance, threading a superb ball that led to the penalty, showcased his impact on the game.

Despite Marco Silva’s Fulham posing a persistent threat, Chelsea defended resolutely to enhance their momentum in the ongoing season.

Once again, in crucial moments for Chelsea, they turned to their young summer signing to make a significant impact. Cole Palmer not only converted the decisive penalty, marking his ninth goal of the season, but his clever pass set up Raheem Sterling, creating the opportunity for the spot-kick in the first instance.

Amidst the inconsistencies and uncertainties surrounding Chelsea in the Boehly era, Palmer’s arrival stands out as a resounding success, and he is increasingly viewed as a player around whom future squads should be constructed, given his exceptional talent.

Fulham’s struggles away from home persist as they have now lost their last five league games on the road, in addition to a recent 2-1 defeat at Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

Although the visitors managed to generate a few notable chances and arguably should have faced a numerical disadvantage with Malo Gusto’s robust challenge on Willian only resulting in a yellow card, their attacking endeavors lacked the necessary quality. Numerous misplaced passes at crucial junctures contributed to the inability to mount a serious goal-scoring threat.