The Blues secured a vital victory that saw them temporarily move up to eighth in the Premier League table.
Chelsea edged out an important 1-0 win over rival Fulham as Cole Palmer coolly netted from the penalty spot.
The 21-year-old forward was again the difference-maker and scored from 12 yards just before halftime after Raheem Sterling was brought down in the box.
It was a hard-fought victory over a Fulham side that threatened until the end in a close west London derby.
Nizaar Kinsella was at Stamford Bridge, witnessing the action.
Djordje Petrovic, 6
The Serb made some excellent saves from Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez’s shots but wasn’t busy overall.
Malo Gusto: 5
The right-back was lucky to avoid a red card for a dangerous tackle on Willian.
Axel Disasi: 6
It was a solid but quiet display, as Chelsea kept a clean sheet.
Thiago Silva, 7
The 39-year-old defender produced a great clearance inside his six-yard box and was his usual solid self.
Levi Colwill, 7
Levi Colwill has reacted well to his weak performance at Middlesbrough; he was very aggressive early on and had some good end product on his first foray forward.
Enzo Fernandez, 7
It was one of Fernandez’s best matches for many weeks; he created big chances for Broja and Sterling and linked the play well.