Chelsea Wins 2-0 Over Fulham in Controversial West London Derby

Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham in the West London derby, propelled by Joao Pedro's header from an Enzo Fernandez corner and a second-half penalty converted by Fernandez. The match was marked by two controversial VAR decisions: Fulham had a goal disallowed due to a foul by Rodrigo Muniz on Trevoh Chalobah, and Chelsea was awarded a penalty after Ryan Sessegnon's handball was confirmed via VAR. Despite Fulham's strong early performance and dominance in the first half, these decisions significantly affected the outcome. Chelsea, dealing with several injuries including the loss of Liam Delap in the match, showed resilience and capitalized on their chances, marking their second consecutive Premier League win and moving temporarily to the top of the table. The game highlighted ongoing debates about VAR's impact on football, with managers and fans divided over the fairness of the calls. Both teams faced challenges with key players unavailable, and the match underscored Chelsea's growing strength following their recent Club World Cup success.