Summary

  • Chelsea 0-0 Fulham - Havertz hits post

  • Fernandez starts for Chelsea & Madueke replaces Mudryk at break

  • Mitrovic returns for Cottagers

  • Fulham move into top six with draw

  • Get involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

  1. Goodnightpublished at 23:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

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    Read the match report here as Chelsea's team of new big-money recruits failed to break down Fulham.

    See you tomorrow for seven Premier League games?

  2. Postpublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Chelsea have recorded back-to-back 0-0 draws in the Premier League for the first time in over 10 years.

    The last time was in November 2012 with the second one also against Fulham.

  3. Postpublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham have kept three clean sheets in their last four away Premier League games (one goal conceded in total), as many as they managed in their previous 15 in the competition (24 goals conceded in total).

  4. Postpublished at 22:51 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Three Chelsea players made their Premier League debuts today - Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke and David Fofana.

    The last time that happened was on 12 August 2017, Alvaro Morata, Antonio Rudiger, Charly Musonda and Jeremie Boga.

  5. Postpublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Chelsea manager Graham Potter has faced Fulham five times without winning in the Premier League (D3 L2).

    He has only faced one side more without winning in the Premier League... Chelsea (six)

  6. 'A lot of positivity from the start'published at 22:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter at Stamford Bridge

    Chelsea boss Graham Potter in the post match news conference: "A lot of positivity and good feeling certainly from the start of the game. I thought the crowd helped with that, within the team there was a good feeling. I agree, I think we didn't do enough in terms of our attacking play to create more which is something we need to do."

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  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:42 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

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    A finished article vs a promising newly born project and a fair result. Talk money all you like but Chelsea are about next season and beyond. Fulham looking good for another cheeky Europa run next year.

    Al

  9. Postpublished at 22:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Mykhailo Mudryk was replaced at half-time because he has a heavy cold, says Graham Potter.

  10. 'A team who are clear what they're doing'published at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham

    Fulham boss Marco Silva to BBC Sport: "Proper derby. We knew before the match it would be difficult to come here.

    "We understood perfectly the strategy to the match. That ambition, that desire, that togetherness, that quality in some moments.

    "We went eye to eye with Chelsea in a derby that's really special for our fans. They did it. I'm so proud of them.

    "Amazing intensity. I said at half-time we need to keep that intensity. Our start of the game was so good, so intense. A team who are clear what they're doing. We have real belief in ourselves."

    On their lack of recent goals: "It's not a concern. We're an offensive team but we have to understand the teams we played against - twice against Chelsea, probably the best defence in the league in Newcastle, against Tottenham, whose defensive organisation is really strong. I'm not really worried about the situation. We'll keep providing chances for our players and we will score."

    On his 400th game as a manager: "The first thing I'll remember in the future will be about the pride of my players in the way they performed tonight."

  11. Postpublished at 22:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

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    Graham Potter has won 20 points in his first 15 Premier League games with Chelsea.

    Only Glenn Hoddle (13) and Gianluca Vialli (19) picked up fewer in their first 15 in charge of the Blues.

  12. 'We just need to gel'published at 22:27 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Graham Potter, speaking to Sky Sports: "Disappointment because we didn't win, of course. I think we could all sense the excitement and the positivity. There was definitely that in the team.

    "You have to credit Fulham, they are a defensively well organised unit. We did quite well at times and at times you could see the lack of connection with a team that has a few guys coming back from injury or being integrated into the team.

    "In football teams you sometimes need that connection and understanding to sharpen up the decisions. We just need to gel and improve the team."

  13. 'We have to gel and become a really good team'published at 22:25 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Graham Potter to BBC Sport: "There was a lot of excitement and positivity from the start, a good atmosphere. The spirit of the players was really good. They worked hard for each other against an organised team.

    "They've been together a while. We’re a different stage of that – players coming back from injury and new players. We needed time to settle everything down. We were missing the connection, fluidity and confidence that comes from knowing each other.

    "The decision we took in the window you can see the profile in terms of age. We feel we have a very strong group of players. We have to gel and become a really good team. That’s where the work is.

    "It’s working together. When players have been injured they have not been on the training pitch. We have new players with us. It's about getting ideas across and woring with the group.

    "Sometimes you have to look at the whole package. Young players, nice mix of them both. For us it’s about improving and

    "New players are adapting to a new country and a new league. It’s not straightforward. When the price tag is what it is questions will be asked, it's the nature of the business."

  14. Postpublished at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Graham Potter has made 64 changes to Chelsea’s starting XI in his 15 Premier League games in charge so far, the second-most in a manager’s first 15 games in charge of a club in Premier League history, behind only his predecessor Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea (66).

  15. Postpublished at 22:14 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham have picked up 32 points from their first 22 games, only winning more top-flight points at this stage of a campaign once before (39 in 1959-60 - converting to three points for a win).

  16. 'In time we'll know each other's game'published at 22:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Chelsea

    Chelsea debutant Noni Madueke to Sky Sports: "Obviously we’re disappointed we didn’t win the game. There were positives to take."

    On whether their failure to break Fulham down was because of the opposition or the fact the players haven't played together: "Probably a bit of both. We have a lot of new players. I’m sure in time we’ll know each other’s game more naturally.

    "Two weeks training, getting to know the boys and the club. I’m glad I made my debut but upset we didn’t get the win.

    "It’s a dream come true. Any young boy wants to play in the Premier League."

    Noni MaduekeImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 22:08 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham winger Willian reveals his children "love Chelsea, they support Chelsea".

    His captain Ream adds: "My kids will support Fulham. They grow up with a team. There’s no shame in his kids supporting Chelsea…"

  18. 'A special night to be back'published at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham

    Fulham winger Willian to Sky Sports: "It was a big night. We performed well with and without the ball. We deserved a bit more maybe but a point is good. It’s hard to come here and play against Chelsea. They have a very good team.

    "It was a special night to be back at the Bridge. I spent seven years here, I was very happy. I’m very happy at Fulham. We have to keep going the same way. We have so much to improve. It was a good reception from the Chelsea fans. I respect them a lot. It was amazing."

  19. 'Fantastic team performance'published at 22:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2023

    Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

    Fulham

    Fulham captain Tim Ream to Sky Sports: "It’s a team game. We work on it every week. Defend from the front and attack from back. It takes all 11 guys and the ones coming on.

    "Fantastic team performance. We can be very proud of coming away with a point and maybe a bit disappointed not to get more.

    "I’m happy to keep a clean sheet and be in the right place at the right time. To preserve a point and a clean sheet makes it even better."

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    Paul Christie: You know something is seriously wrong when you've spent over 500m and you still don't have a recognised striker. Truly baffling decision making at Chelsea.

    Chris Lord: Boehly might need to spend even more at this rate, but then again might learn money isn’t always the answer.