It’s been three years since Chelsea suffered this kind of heartbreaking defeat

Chelsea defeat to Fulham
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Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham in the 18th round of the Premier League, marking the first time since December 4, 2021, that the Blues lost a game after leading at half-time.

In the first half, Chelsea took an early lead through Cole Palmer’s goal, but their advantage unraveled late in the game as Fulham struck twice after the 80th minute to secure the win.

The last instance of Chelsea losing after a half-time lead came in a dramatic 3-2 loss to West Ham over two years ago. In that game, the Blues had a 2-1 advantage but were ultimately undone by a spirited second-half comeback.

This defeat not only ends Chelsea’s two-month unbeaten streak in the Premier League but also highlights their recent struggles to maintain composure under pressure as expectations around the team continue to rise.