
Chelsea vs Fulham: Joao Pedro and Fernandez lead to win amid VAR controversy
Chelsea won the London derby against Fulham despite VAR's impact on denying Joshua King's goal and awarding Chelsea a penalty. Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez scored for Chelsea following VAR controversy.
After King's goal was disallowed due to a foul on Trevoh Chalobah, Joao Pedro scored the opener. Fernandez then converted a penalty after a VAR check for a handball by Ryan Sessegnon.
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham, boosting their title hopes this season.
In a match marked by VAR decisions, Chelsea defeated Fulham comfortably. The influence of VAR continues to be a contentious issue in the Premier League.
Despite the controversy, Chelsea's win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge maintains their strong start to the Premier League season. The victory places Chelsea at the top of the table with seven points.
Chelsea's win was marred by VAR decisions, with Fulham feeling aggrieved. The match saw Chelsea claim victory, while Fulham suffered their first defeat of the season.
In additional time, Lukic received a yellow card for a foul, and Fulham's attempts to score were unsuccessful. The match ended with Chelsea securing a hard-earned win.