Cole Palmer put his side 3-1 ahead in the 49th minute, but Gonzalo Garcia got a goal back for Fulham just five minutes later. The match ended with the Blues earning a hard-fought 3-2 win in the London derby.
Let’s take a look at how each player fared during the clash against the Cottagers.
Sanchez made a few solid saves at the back but could have done better to prevent Fulham’s opener.
CB: Josh Acheampong – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending but still ended up conceding two goals tonight.
CB: Maxence Lacroix – 8/10
Lacroix was solid when defending inside his half and was a good presence on the ball. He has an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Levi Colwill – 6/10
He was far from convincing on the defensive end of the field.LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammate Morgan Rogers during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
RM: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10
He came back to defend when he could, but offered very little going forward.
James anchored the midfield well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
CM: Romeo Lavia – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times on both ends of the pitch.
LM: Jorrel Hato – 7/10
Hato was a positive influence on both halves and was replaced after the hour mark.
RW: Cole Palmer – 9/10
He was a constant menace in the final third and has a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Joao Pedro – 8/10
Pedro did well to score with a composed finish in the first minute. He has also got an assist to his name.
LW: Morgan Rogers – 8/10
He caused a lot of headaches for his marker and managed to score in the 41st minute.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 6/10
He made one good chance going forward.
LB: Pep Chavarria – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
LW: Pedro Neto – 6.5/10
He made a few dangerous runs with the ball.
