How Chelsea stunned Fulham 2-1, with late comeback to reignite European hopes

Chelsea secured a vital three points in their push for European qualification with a dramatic late comeback to beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage.

After a sluggish first half, which ended with Fulham ahead thanks to a composed finish from Alex Iwobi, Chelsea came to life in the second half, dominating possession and pushing hard for an equaliser.

According to , The Standard, their persistence finally paid off in the 83rd minute when 18-year-old Tyrique George netted his first Premier League goal — a crisp, instinctive strike into the bottom left corner that evaded Bernd Leno’s reach.

In stoppage time, Pedro Neto delivered a moment of brilliance to seal the win.

Despite a slightly misplaced pass, the Portuguese forward flicked the ball into the air, spun 180 degrees, and unleashed a stunning roundhouse volley that tore into the net, silencing the Hammersmith End.

The goal not only avenged Fulham’s injury-time winner at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day but also denied them a first-ever league double over Chelsea.

Chelsea’s second-half dominance made the comeback fully deserved, and the victory sees them return to the Champions League qualification spots.

Key Moments:

• 79′: Marc Cucurella booked for a late challenge on Harry Wilson.

• 83′: Tyrique George scores his first Premier League goal with a powerful low shot.

• 86′: Moises Caicedo booked and now faces a two-match suspension.

• 87′: Neto attempts a solo effort but fires tamely.

• 89′: Malo Gusto limps off with a hamstring tweak; Tosin comes on.

• 90+3′: Pedro Neto scores the winner with a stunning volley.

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