Chelsea finally managed to defeat10-man Fulham at Craven Cottage. Surprisingly, Mason Mount scored the only goal of the game.
Frank Lampard’s side looked the better team for much of the match. But it was the hosts who churned out the best chance of the half. It was when the goalscoring hero, Ivan Cavaleiro miscued a golden chance over the bar against Spurs in midweek. He was found unmarked on the penalty spot.
Fulham’s hopes of an upset took a crucial hit. It was when Antonee Robinson was shown a straight red card moments. It happened just before the break for a lunging challenge on Cesar Azpilicueta. It was the type of tackle that can look severe when punished by a sending off. Yet it was the one that the new rules are intended to stamp out.