Premier League: Chelsea Opens Third Round With 2-0 Win Over Fulham

Chelsea: Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham at home on Saturday, kicking off the third round of the English Premier League with a strong performance.

According to Qatar News Agency, the win marks Chelsea's second consecutive victory, bringing their total to seven points after a goalless draw with Crystal Palace in the opening round and a 5-1 thrashing of West Ham in the second.

Fulham remains on just two points, having drawn with Brighton and Manchester United in the first two rounds before suffering their first loss of the season.

Chelsea dominated the match, taking the lead in stoppage time of the first half through Joao Pedro's goal in the 45+9th minute. Enzo Fernandez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.

The round will conclude Sunday with Nottingham Forest facing West Ham United, Brighton taking on Manchester City, Aston Villa playing Crystal Palace, and Liverpool hosting Arsenal.