Early in the game, Josh King of Fulham had his goal disallowed as VAR called a foul on Trevoh Chalobah during the buildup.

João Pedro’s header from an Enzo Fernández corner gave Chelsea the lead just before halftime, and Fernández’s conversion of a VAR-awarded penalty for Ryan Sessegnon’s handball in the second half further increased their lead.

Marco Silva, the manager of Fulham, expressed his annoyance at the refereeing calls, saying he believed they affected the outcome. Fulham failed to breach Chelsea’s defense despite a few offensive opportunities, and the Blues’ victory puts them atop the Premier League standings.