Fulham 0-3 Chelsea - Match Reports and Highlights
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Match Reports
The Guardian, Dominic Fifield: “Performances as authoritative as this insist there is life in the old guard yet. Chelsea have thrust their way back into the Premier League’s top three, eclipsing Fulham at a canter with players whose days at the club appear to be numbered thriving in the familiarity of a derby. Those crammed into the Putney End will have found reassurance in the sight of Frank Lampard and, in particular, John Terry excelling. This was a throwback, a saunter to enjoy on the banks of the Thames.”
The Daily Telegraph, Jason Burt: “Emphatic victory here elevated Chelsea back into the top three. It might not constitute title success but if they were to stay there it would avoid a calamity and help them realign themselves in the summer under a new manager, such as Malaga’s Manuel Pellegrini - who would be easier to attract with a Champions League place. Rafael Benítez could go on his way with his job accomplished in what has turned into another demanding and extraordinary campaign for this soap opera of a club.”
The Independent, Jack Pitt-Brooke: “David Luiz’s opening goal was extraordinary but from then on it was a win of efficiency and control for Chelsea. Rafael Benitez manages his teams to peak at the right time and they look like doing exactly that, riding out some early pressure to win 3-0 at Craven Cottage and stride ahead of the pack chasing Champions League qualification. Chelsea are now third, one point ahead of Arsenal, with a game in hand, three points ahead of Tottenham, with them yet to come to Stamford Bridge, and five ahead of Everton. Having won four of their last five in the Premier League, they must now be favourites to finish in the top four.”
The Official Chelsea FC Website: “A John Terry brace, coupled with a David Luiz wonder strike, saw the Blues run out comfortable 3-0 winners at Craven Cottage and move above Arsenal into third in the Barclays Premier League table.”
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