Alex Iwobi’s Goal Not Enough As Chelsea Edge Fulham In EPL Clash
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi was on target for Fulham once again, but his ninth Premier League goal of the season wasn’t enough to save his side from defeat. Fulham lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Iwobi opened the scoring in the 20th minute, marking his 33rd league appearance this season with a fine finish. Calvin Bassey also featured for Fulham, completing the full 90 minutes.
Chelsea fought back late in the game, with Tyrique drawing level in the 83rd minute and Pedro Neto netting the dramatic winner in stoppage time (93rd minute). The victory lifted Chelsea to fifth place with 57 points, while Fulham sit in ninth with 48 points.
More Premier League Drama: Arsenal Dominate, Man United Stumble
At Portman Road, Arsenal bounced back from consecutive draws with an emphatic 4-0 win over Ipswich Town. Leandro Trossard bagged a brace (14th, 69th minutes), while Gabriel Martinelli (28th minute) and Ethan Nwaneri (88th minute) also found the net.
Ipswich were reduced to 10 men after Leif Davies received a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Bukayo Saka in the 32nd minute.
Arsenal now hold second place with 66 points, while Ipswich continue to struggle in the relegation zone, placed 18th with 21 points.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s poor run continued as they suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford. Pablo Sarabia’s 77th-minute strike sealed the win for Wolves, handing United their fourth consecutive league match without victory (three losses and a draw).
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