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Super Eagles duo, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were brilliant in today\u2019s London derby as they helped Fulham to a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The pair have been ever-present for Marco Silva\u2019s side this season. Iwobi has played every game for the Cottagers in the English Premier League this season while Bassey missed the 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield due to the a yellow card suspension.<\/p>\n Fulham had one win from their last five games prior to today\u2019s game and needed a lift today to increase their chances of playing in a European competition when the season ends.<\/p>\n Raul Jimenez had the games\u2019 first shot on target in the first fifteen minutes but the effort was well stopped by Chelsea\u2019s Robert Sanchez. A minute later, Cole Palmer broke the deadlock.<\/p>\n The former Manchester City midfielder took the ball in his stride after receiving it from Levi Colwill. He beat three Fulham players before placing the ball beyond Bernd Leno\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n Bassey nearly equalized almost immediately. The Nigerian defender went on a mazy solo run, dribbling past Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo before unleashing a low-driven shot into Sanchez\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n Alex Iwobi and Antonee Robinson continued to threaten Chelsea\u2019s left hand side after the restart and their effort yielded fruit in the 82nd minute.<\/p>\n Iwobi darted almost 40 yards after the half-way line into Chelsea\u2019s box before feeding the ball into Robinson\u2019s path. The USMNT full-back crossed the ball to meet Timothy Castagne\u2019s head. The Belgian headed the ball across the box to be tapped home by substitute Harry Wilson who scored his fourth goal off the bench for Fulham this campaign.<\/p>\n Chelsea responded with intent, and forced two stunning saves from Bernd Leno, but it was Marco Silva\u2019s side that had their gifts unwrapped in front of the fifth stand on boxing day.<\/p>\n A counter-attack led by Wilson saw the Scotland midfielder produce an outside foot pass for Sasa Lukic. The Serbian squared the ball into the box for Brazilian youngster, Rodrigo Muniz. The 23-year-old striker controlled the ball with his right foot before beating Sanchez with a left-footed strike to seal all three points for Fulham.<\/p>\n There\u2019s only one team in Fulham. #CHEFUL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TLZN54Qhpm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Marco Silva\u2019s side are now level on points with Pep Guardiola\u2019s Manchester City and could go as high as 5th on the league table if they defeat Bournemouth on Sunday at Craven Cottage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nGet Our Sports News First \u2013\u00a0Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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