Fulham's players jubilantly celebrated in the dressing room following their historic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 26, 2024. This triumph marked Fulham's first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979.
Chelsea initially led with a 16th-minute goal from Cole Palmer. However, Fulham mounted a late comeback, with Harry Wilson equalizing in the 82nd minute and substitute Rodrigo Muniz securing the win with a goal in the 95th minute.
Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, stating that they deserved the three points after the dramatic derby win.
This victory elevates Fulham to eighth place in the Premier League standings, with 28 points from 18 games. Conversely, the defeat hampers Chelsea's title aspirations, leaving them four points behind leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand.
The post-match celebrations in Fulham's dressing room were a testament to the team's elation and the significance of this long-awaited victory over their local rivals.
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