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In a closely contested Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Fulham. The decisive moment came through Cole Palmer's penalty, propelling Chelsea to their third consecutive league victory for the first time in over a year. Let's delve into the key statistics and post-match facts that defined this encounter.
Unbeaten Streak Against Fulham at Home: Chelsea continued their impressive record at home against Fulham in the Premier League, remaining unbeaten in 17 encounters (P17 W11 D6). This remarkable statistic places them second only to Arsenal, who have hosted Southampton 24 times without a loss (P24 W16 D8).
Chelsea's December Surge: More than half of Chelsea's Premier League wins this season (5/9) have been secured since the beginning of December. During this period, the Blues accumulated 15 points, with only Liverpool surpassing them with 17 points in the competition.
Fulham's Away Struggles: Fulham faced their fifth consecutive away defeat in the Premier League, marking the first time they have lost three consecutive games on the road without scoring since December 2018.
Scoring Drought at Stamford Bridge: Fulham's offensive struggles were evident in their inability to score in their last six league visits to Chelsea, establishing a new record for their longest goalless streak against an opponent in top-flight history.
Cole Palmer's Penalty Prowess: Cole Palmer joined an exclusive club of Chelsea players, becoming the third to score at least five penalties in a single Premier League season. He follows in the footsteps of Frank Lampard (5 in 2012-13 and 10 in 2009-10) and Jorginho (6 in 2021-22 and 7 in 2020-21).
Raheem Sterling's Penalty Impact: Raheem Sterling played a pivotal role, winning three penalties for Chelsea this season – the highest by any player in the Premier League. His total of 26 penalties won in the competition overall surpasses any other player by at least three.
Issa Diop's Penalty Woes: Since his debut Premier League season in 2018-19, Fulham's Issa Diop has conceded seven penalties, trailing only Wilfred Ndidi (8) in the same period.
The match showcased Chelsea's resilience and ability to secure crucial victories, maintaining their stronghold at Stamford Bridge. As the season progresses, these statistics provide valuable insights into the team dynamics, individual performances, and the challenges faced by both Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League.
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