{"id":110274,"date":"2026-01-07T23:07:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110274"},"modified":"2026-01-07T23:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:07:23","slug":"fulhams-wilson-down-chelsea-in-front-of-new-boss-rosenior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110274","title":{"rendered":"Fulham\u2019s Wilson down Chelsea in front of new boss Rosenior"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as Harry Wilson\u2019s fine finish condemned his team to defeat against West London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage.<\/p>\n

Rosenior was not appointed in time to take charge but took a watching brief and may have feared the worst when Marc Cucurella was sent off early on.<\/p>\n

Chelsea fell behind to Raul Jimenez\u2019s header after 55 minutes, but Liam Delap levelled from four yards when the ball bounced back to him off the left post from a corner, after Antonee Robinson almost headed into his own net.<\/p>\n

With nine minutes remaining, Wilson beat Jorrel Hato with a smart touch just inside the penalty area before half-volleying the ball into the left corner beyond Robert Sanchez.<\/p>\n

Under the direction of caretaker manager Calum McFarlane, Chelsea had been left with a mountain to climb from the 22nd minute when Cucurella pulled down Wilson and was red-carded for what was judged to be a professional foul.<\/p>\n

It was Chelsea\u2019s eighth dismissal of the season in all competitions, including one for former boss Enzo Maresca who was deemed to be over-celebrating in October after a last-minute winner against Liverpool.<\/p>\n

There were signs of anger in the away end, with a \u2018BlueCo out\u2019 banner displayed and chants against the ownership as they watched on alongside their new appointment Rosenior.<\/p>\n

Defeat means Chelsea fall to seventh place in the Premier League, below Brentford, while Fulham join them on 31 points from 21 games.<\/p>\n

Fulham analysis: Where has Wilson been hiding?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s remarkable to think that Welshman Wilson was struggling to get a game for Fulham at one stage but is now among the top-performing forwards in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The former Liverpool player was a thorn in Chelsea\u2019s side all match, peppering their goal with shots when the teams were at 11 v 11 before his clever run drew the foul from Cucurella that brought the red card and changed the complexion of the match.<\/p>\n

Wilson looked to have scored through a firm, low shot just before half-time, but it was cruelly ruled out because Raul Jimenez mistimed his run in the build-up.<\/p>\n

However, Wilson was the first Fulham player to threaten the goal after the break and eventually scored after a terrific touch and lethal strike with his right foot.<\/p>\n

Wilson was serenaded by home supporters moments after doing an on-pitch interview, and it was easy to understand why.<\/p>\n

Since the start of November, only Manchester City\u2019s superstar striker Erling Haaland (12) has had more Premier League goal involvements than Wilson (10 \u2013 six goals, four assists).<\/p>\n

In that time, Fulham have gone from relegation danger to being contenders for European football again. They were just four points above the relegation zone on 7 December after a defeat by Crystal Palace, but that gap is now 17 points.<\/p>\n

Chelsea analysis: Worrying picture for Rosenior?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Appointed on Tuesday, Rosenior had no time to take a training session or lead the team into this match, so he had to be content to watch from the directors\u2019 box.<\/p>\n

However, what he will have seen and indeed heard will surely worry him.<\/p>\n

There were anti-ownership chants aimed towards those he was sitting next to, along with criticism of the sporting directors.<\/p>\n

It had been all smiles before the match as Rosenior spoke to his new squad after training on Tuesday before then travelling with them to Craven Cottage, a familiar spot for the former Fulham defender. He then did a television interview before taking his seat for the game.<\/p>\n

Cucurella\u2019s red card would have given him the realisation that Chelsea need guidance to avoid falling short of their goals this season.<\/p>\n

Ill-discipline has been an obvious problem, and in the immediate aftermath of the red card there were yellows for dissent for Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Tosin Adarabioyo.<\/p>\n

Five of Chelsea\u2019s red cards for players this season have come in the league, meaning they are one short of the most they have had in a single Premier League campaign \u2013 six in 2007-08 \u2013 and there are still 17 matches still to play.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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