Chelsea Secures Controversial 2-0 Win Over Fulham Amid VAR Drama

Chelsea secured a contentious 2-0 victory against West London rivals Fulham in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The match was dominated by VAR interventions, overshadowing the on-field action. Fulham had a goal controversially disallowed in the first half, while Chelsea benefited from a penalty decision that left Fulham manager Marco Silva fuming.

The breakthrough came just before halftime when João Pedro headed home from an Enzo Fernández corner, marking Chelsea's latest first-half Premier League goal since 2006-07. Controversy struck again in the second half as Chelsea were awarded a penalty for a handball by Ryan Sessegnon, despite Fulham's protests about João Pedro's involvement in the build-up. Fernández calmly converted the penalty, sealing the win.

Fulham boss Marco Silva criticized VAR, calling the decisions "unbelievable" and lamenting their impact on the game. Chelsea, meanwhile, continued their unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge in 2025, with João Pedro now having contributed to seven goals in his first five starts for the club.

However, Chelsea faced a setback as Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury early in the match, highlighting the team's thin striking options. The victory lifted Chelsea to the top of the league table with seven points, while Fulham remained winless this season.