PLAYER RATINGS: Cole Palmer was the main man, Petrovic enjoyed a solid outing
Chelsea ground out their third Premier League win in a row after beating Fulham.
Cole Palmer was influential for the Blues once again and slotted home the decisive penalty from 12 yards after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Issa Diop.
The visitors piled on the pressure late on but were unable to find an equaliser.
The result marked a step in the right direction for Mauricio Pochettino and his side in the wake of their shock Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat by Middlesbrough.
Here, Mail Sport's AADAM PATEL has rated both sets of players at Stamford Bridge...
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)
Djordje Petrovic (7)
Solid afternoon. Made a big stop to deny Harry Wilson in the first half and another crucial save to keep Raul Jimenez's effort. Week by week, he is making to case to show why he should still be the number one option when Roberto Sanchez returns. One of a handful of good signings in the Todd Boehly era.
Malo Gusto (6)
Very fortunate to still be on the pitch after a nasty challenge on Willian in the first half but created plenty from the right flank and has a wicked delivery.
Axel Disasi (6)
Job done as Chelsea kept a much-needed clean sheet. Booked for kicking the ball away.
Thiago Silva (6)
Rock solid again though lucky not to get booked until the 79th minute for tripping up Raul Jimenez.
Lewi Colwill (7)
Exceptional. 92 touches – more than anyone else on the pitch and adapted well in a deeper role when Ben Chilwell came on.
Moises Caicedo (6)
Alongside Enzo Fernandez, did not do much wrong but for a midfield pairing that cost over £200M, surely you expect more.
Enzo Fernandez (6)
A reliable display and put in some threatening deliveries but you still wonder why Chelsea splashed £107M on the Argentinian. Guilty of taking too long on the
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