When VfB Stuttgart visited RB Leipzig in a much-anticipated match, MHPArena was rocking. Thanks to an incredible thunderbolt from Angelo Stiller, the home team got off to a fantastic start. With only five minutes remaining, Stiller's one of the season's sweetest strikes sent the Stuttgart supporters into raptures as he met a cleared corner on the volley from 25 yards out. Ermedin Demirovic grabbed a ball from Nick Woltemade inside the six-yard box as Stuttgart continued to advance in the early going, but Maarten Vandevoort made a crucial save to preserve his team ahead. As RB Leipzig gained momentum, Lois Openda broke into the left side of the box in the fifteenth minute, giving them their first serious chance. Alexander Nübel, who was becoming a key player between the posts, stopped his hard effort with a strong right-hand save. A minute later, Openda was in once more, but Xavi Simons played him through this time. Nübel's outstretched leg expertly stopped his left-...
Tonight, the Blues might trail Liverpool by seven points.
After losing to Fulham at home in the west London derby, Chelsea lost the opportunity to get closer to the top of the Premier League standings.Cole Palmer's incredible strike in the first fifteen minutes of Boxing Day appeared to be the difference for a long time, but Enzo Maresca's team lost by giving up two goals in the last ten minutes, leaving them four points behind Liverpool.
The Italian strategist made only one change to the team that began the goalless draw away at Everton before Christmas, instantly recalling Marc Cucurella after his suspension to take Axel Disasi's spot in the Blues' defense.
Palmer delivered the only truly outstanding moment of the first half when he calmly stroked the ball into the back of the net after receiving it from Levi Colwill and squirming past a few defenders.
Cucurella should have extended the lead before halftime, but Bernd Leno saved his header. Palmer was then denied a goal by Calvin Bassey's outstanding block in the last action of the half.
Speaking of the Fulham goalie, he made a fantastic stop to block Enzo Fernandez's attempt at the start of the second half, and a few seconds later, Colwill's score was rightfully disallowed for offside.
The visitors gained confidence after that. Before Robert Sanchez hurried off his line to deny Antonee Robinson from close range, Alex Iwobi sent a warning shot that whistled just beyond the post.
Harry Wilson was able to redirect the ball into the net, so when Fulham did equalize, it was no more than they deserved.
And with seconds left, Rodrigo Muniz, another replacement, made a difference by remaining composed to finish the comeback and give Fulham their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979.
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