Chelsea 2–0 Fulham – VAR Drama & Key Contributions

Result & Standings: Chelsea brushed aside Fulham at Stamford Bridge, sealing a 2–0 win that pushed them to the top of the Premier League ladder with 7 points from 3 games.

Goals That Mattered:

João Pedro got things started with a header from an Enzo Fernández corner just before half-time his fifth goal in five games.

Enzo Fernández himself sealed the win by calmly slotting a penalty early in the second half.

VAR Controversy:

Fulham thought they had taken the lead when Josh King scored, but VAR chalked it off for a “careless challenge” by Rodrigo Muniz.

Later, another handball led to a penalty, sparking fury from Fulham boss Marco Silva and pundits like Stuart Pearce and Rio Ferdinand.

Injury Concern: Fulham were already hurting Liam Delap went off with a hamstring problem, and Chelsea missed out on Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill too.

Manchester United 3–2 Burnley  Fernandes Strikes in Final Whistle Magic

Heart-Stopping Finale: United snatched their first Premier League win of the season with a 97th-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes, capping a chaotic 3–2 victory.

Match Flow:

Burnley’s captain Cullen put them ahead with a first-half own goal.

United’s Bryan Mbeumo equalized swiftly, only for Jaidon Anthony to restore Burnley’s lead.

The late spot-kick savored by nerves? It was caused by Anthony fouling Diallo in stoppage time.

What It Means: This result offers Ruben Amorim crucial breathing room and lifts United to 9th place with four points, easing back pressure before the international break.

Day in Summary: Chelsea Rise, United Breathe, VAR Rattles Fulham

Chelsea are flying their mix of grit and VAR-aided luck has them shining early.

United find relief in Fernandes’ late genius, salving pain from slow starts.

Fulham’s frustrations grow, dragged down by replays and poor luck.