Chelsea held 0-0 at home by Fulham

After only 72 hours, Enzo Fernandez was given the starting spot, along with Benoit Badiashile and Mykhailo Mudryk. However, despite a significant improvement, they struggled to score during the 0-0 tie. The World Cup champion did lead his new team's play, demonstrating why the Blues paid a British record sum to recruit him. His superbly lofted pass sent Mason Mount on his way, but Tim Ream cut off Kai Havertz from receiving Mount's pass for a simple goal. A little while later, Fernandez sent Hakim Ziyech on his way, and while the Argentine continued to win over Chelsea supporters, his shot missed the Fulham goal.

Havertz, who found himself one-on-one with Bernd Leno, wasted his team's finest opportunity of the half when his lofted effort struck the post. As the game carried on, the visitors began to click. Andreas Pereira forced a diving stop from Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Willian followed suit in the second half.