The Blues looked comfortable for the most part to secure their second league win of the season
Chelsea secured a much-needed and deserved 2-0 win against Fulham thanks to goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja on Monday. Mauricio Pochettino's side netted twice in quick succession in the first half at Craven Cottage to give the home team a mountain to climb as the Blues secured their second Premier League win of the season.
Mudryk will be particularly delighted with his first ever goal for the London team as he chested down a Levi Colwill cross and finished it expertly, but there is some concern over the Ukraine star as he went off with an apparent injury at half-time. Just seconds after that opener, Broja looked comfortable in his first start since his return from injury and capitalised perfectly on Tim Ream's error to get his team's second goal.
Chelsea looked bright from the beginning with their high pressing and quick passing causing problems for Fulham and although the home team looked capable of getting back into the match in the second half, Pochettino's men saw the result out and will hope to build on such a positive performance.
GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Craven Cottage…
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Robert Sanchez (6/10):
Made an excellent save with his leg after 77 minutes and was in command of his penalty area.
Marc Cucurella (7/10):
Full of energy at right-back once again as he got rid of any danger that came his way.
Axel Disasi (6/10):
Saw a lot of the ball and did well with his distribution.
Thiago Silva (7/10):
Swept up at the back with some clearances and interceptions and reliable on the ball.
Levi Colwill (8/10):
Put in a gorgeous cross for Mudryk's opener and dug in with some tackles at the other end.
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Conor Gallagher (8/10):
Good passing and movement to help link up the midfield and attack.
Moises Caicedo (6/10):
Played a lovely ball to Colwill for the opener and was stable in possession.
Enzo Fernandez (7/10):
Dropped deep to receive the ball and build Chelsea attacks and fought hard for the ball.
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Cole Palmer (6/10):
Pressed hard and sent the ball through for Broja's goal and played in some dangerous crosses.
Armando Broja (8/10):
Lucky that Ream kicked it off of him for the second but well placed to capitalise on the error and put in an excellent display.
Mykhailo Mudryk (8/10):
Chested down perfectly and put it through the goalkeeper's legs for his first goal. A shame he had to go off at half-time.
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Ian Maatsen (6/10):
Looked comfortable after replacing Mudryk at half-time and hit the post at the other end but not as impressive as his display against Brighton last week.
Raheem Sterling (5/10):
On for the last 25 minutes and tried to get his chance with some bright runs off the ball.
Lesley Ugochukwu (5/10):
Did not get much of a chance to impact the game after coming on for the last 12 minutes.
Alex Matos (N/A):
On for his debut, but only saw the final few seconds.
Noni Madueke (N/A):
Took the injured Caicedo's place right at the end.
Mauricio Pochettino (8/10):
The Argentine had a lot of injuries and suspensions to deal with but fielded a team that looked up for the fight from the beginning and delivered on the promise. Seeing Mudryk and Broja get the goals will come as a huge boost and shows he has the players available to threaten.