EPL: Fulham beaten at home by neighbours Chelsea

Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri - Reuters/Express

Caretaker Manager Scott Parker lost his first game as Fulham fell 1 - 2 to West London neighbours Chelsea at Craven Cottage.


Newly-signed striker Gonzalo Higuain put Chelsea ahead to a first Premier League away win of 2019 with a high-quality finish from Cesar Azpilicueta's cross.

Gonzalo Higuain celebrates goal with teammates - Getty/Express

Fulham, who sacked Manager Claudio Ranieri on Thursday equalised through Calum Chambers from a corner.

It was 1 - 1 for only four minutes, Jorginho sealed the victory for the visiting neighbours, leaving Chelsea on the sixth spot, one point behind Arsenal (fifth spot) and two points behind Manchester United (fourth spot).

Fulham players celebrate their equalizer - EPA/Express

Fulham thought they had equalised through 18-year old Ryan Sessegnon however his effort was ruled out for offside.