Chelsea delivered a thrilling reminder of their fighting spirit with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, capped off by a stunning 93rd-minute winner from Pedro Neto.

After a dismal first-half display that saw the Blues booed off by their own travelling supporters, it looked like another frustrating chapter was unfolding in Chelsea’s inconsistent season. Alex Iwobi had given Fulham the lead with a precise low drive from the edge of the box, punishing the Blues for a sluggish and disjointed opening 45 minutes.

Under-fire head coach Enzo Maresca, whose side had managed just one win in their previous four league matches, appeared to be running out of answers. But the second half told a different story — one of courage, character, and late drama.

The turning point came in the 78th minute when Maresca introduced 18-year-old Tyrique George in place of Nicolas Jackson. Just five minutes later, the academy graduate announced himself in style, calmly slotting home the equaliser and breathing life into Chelsea’s fading hopes.

The stage was then set for Pedro Neto. Deep into stoppage time, the Portuguese winger showed exactly why Chelsea invested in his explosive talent. With defenders crowding him in the box, Neto controlled a loose ball, turned instinctively, and rifled a rocket into the top corner — a goal worthy of winning any match.

The late heroics sent the away end into raptures and handed Chelsea a massive three points, lifting them to fifth in the table — now just a single point behind Manchester City. It was the kind of win that could transform a season, especially considering the pressure and the stakes.

Maresca will be hoping this result serves as a catalyst for a strong finish to the campaign. With young stars like George stepping up and experienced heads like Neto delivering when it matters most, Chelsea fans can dare to dream again.