Kai Havertz’s majestic brace tightened Chelsea’s grip on a top-four Premier League finish as the Blues deepened Fulham’s relegation worries with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Germany forward Havertz doubled his Premier League tally for the campaign, in an exemplary exhibition of false nine play.
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Fourth-placed Chelsea opened up a six-point gap on West Ham in fifth with their third win in four matches, with the Hammers travelling to Burnley on Monday night.
Chelsea cantered into an early lead thanks to Mount’s constant excellence and Havertz’s calm finish.
Mount trapped Thiago Silva’s raking ball in stunning style, then threaded in Havertz, who slotted home impressively.
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Chelsea thought they had doubled their lead in next to no time, but Havertz was judged offside despite tapping into the net.
Mendy rebuffed Ademola Lookman, before Werner wasted a fine ball from Ziyech by cutting the wrong side of the defence.
Chelsea wasted no time after the break in doubling their lead, with Havertz producing another fine finish.
Werner’s astute through-ball caught Fulham cold, Havertz cut the line expertly to stay onside and then rolled home to put the Blues in total control.
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