Chelsea suffered a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Fulham at Stamford Bridge in their Boxing Day Premier League clash, despite taking an early lead.
The Blues looked set to claim all three points after a promising start.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a clinical finish, capitalizing on Levi Colwill’s precise assist.
Chelsea maintained control for much of the match, but their inability to extend the lead left them vulnerable.
Fulham, who struggled to create clear chances for much of the game, came alive in the final stages.
In the 82nd minute, Harry Wilson found the net with a composed strike after Timothy Castagne’s well-timed pass split Chelsea’s defence.
The momentum firmly shifted in Fulham’s favour, and the visitors pressed relentlessly for a winner.
Deep into injury time, their efforts were rewarded when Rodrigo Muniz scored a dramatic 90+5-minute goal, converting a smart assist from Sasa Lukic to silence the home crowd.
The defeat marked another frustrating evening for Chelsea, whose struggles to close out games have been a recurring theme in their last two matches.
For Fulham, the victory was a statement of resilience and tactical discipline, lifting them to a crucial away win in a fierce London derby.
