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The Blues advanced to the competition's championship game after winning two of their three preseason games. After beating Fulham, Chelsea won the Premier League Summer Series. The game was tied after 20 minutes of relatively hesitant play that seemed very preseason-like for Chelsea thanks to veteran Thiago Silva. After a corner kick, the defender rose highest at the near post and blasted a header past Bernd Leno and into the goal.
Five minutes later, Christopher Nkunku would give Chelsea their well-deserved second goal. Following a deft stop by Leno from Carney Chukwuemeka, the attacker responded quickly to score. During the match, Pochettino handed surprise opportunities to several of the club’s younger crop, including goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina and forward Mason Burstow.
The half-time changes largely scuppered the momentum the Blues had built in the first half, however, new signing Nicolas Jackson did cause a few problems with his dynamic running in behind. Fulham introduced new signings Raul Jimenez and Super Eagles’ Calvin Bassey at half-time but they couldn’t inspire a comeback against Chelsea.
The result meant Chelsea finished top of the six-team tournament with seven points, followed by Aston Villa with five points ahead of Newcastle on goal difference. Brentford finished bottom after losing two matches and drawing one. Speaking after the match, Pochettino said; ‘Always it is good to win, I am so pleased again with the performance and the work of the players from the start. Chelsea wins Premier League Summer Series after defeating Fulham James lifts the trophy as the Chelsea team enjoyed their victory in the pre-season tournament. Source: Getty ‘It is a busy time but I think we are doing a good job, the players and the staff.
It has been a busy four games in a very short period of time and now we play in Chicago against Dortmund and we need to continue. ‘We keep going and prepare the team to arrive in the best condition for the Premier League.’ Chelsea’s pre-season tour isn’t over just yet. They’ll be looking to launch off the back of their Summer Series victory in their final summer match against Borussia Dortmund next week. Also taking place in the States, this fixture will be hosted at MLS ground Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. ✍️“feel free to disagree in the comments 👀 ☝️👆 & let JAIYEORIE know what U think!” 📎
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