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Gusto a lucky boy

It’s clear that Marco Silva feels that Malo Gusto was very lucky.

He doesn’t blame Anthony Taylor for the decision and is annoyed that VAR didn’t step in.

On reflection, it was a dangerous challenge from the right-back on Willian, and he got away with one.

Silva reflects on defeat

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to TNT Sports about the Cottagers’ 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

He said: “Chelsea started better than us. After the first 15 minutes, we started to get into the game. They had moments, we had moments.

“We had a very good chance through Harry [Wilson] to take the lead. Unfortunately, the penalty gives them the chance to take the lead.

“Before that, we have to talk about the red card. It has to be a red card for Malo Gusto. It’s difficult to understand how things aren’t consistent.

“It’s a clear dangerous foul on Willian.

“Second half, we tried to react, and the players fought until the end. They gave everything and I want to thank our fans for their great support.”

Palmer reflects on win

Chelsea’s matchwinner Cole Palmer has been speaking to TNT Sports about the 1-0 win over Fulham.

He said: “Fulham are a good side. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, so to get the three points, I am delighted.

“After the game [Middlesbrough], I was disappointed, but it’s one of those, so I just wanted to put it behind me, and I scored.

“It’s my job as one of the forwards to get a goal.”

Chelsea 1-0 Fulham – REACTION

Cole Palmer was talkSPORT’s Man of the Match, and rightly so.

He was the difference between the two sides today as his penalty sealed a win for the hosts.

But he should have had a few assists to go along with his goals because he was excellent throughout.

And he massively impressed Martin Keown, who said: “If only more players could copy Cole Palmer. He was the only calm head on the pitch. Even Thiago Silva was panicking at the end. Palmer was the difference between the two teams.

“He could rescue Chelsea’s season this year.”