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Visitors Fulham shocked rivals Chelsea 2-1 in an English Premier League Boxing day fixture at London's Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

Chelsea's English midfielder Cole Palmer scored the opening goal for his team in the 16th minute as the Blues led the first half.

But Fulham came back from 1-0 deficit after late goals.

In the 82nd minute, Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson scored a header in the six-yard box to level the match.

Fulham's Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz put the ball into Chelsea's net on a counter attack in the 95th minute of the game - the winning goal.

Thanks to Muniz, Fulham earned their first win at Chelsea's home since 1979, and it is also the Cottagers' first-ever win at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era.

Following the home loss, second-place Chelsea's Premier League title bid was hurt as the Blues have 35 points in 18 matches.

Leaders Liverpool will play Leicester City in a home match late Thursday.

Before the Leicester City fixture at the Anfield Stadium, Liverpool have 39 points, with two games in hand.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest moved to the third spot after beating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in a Thursday home match. Swedish forward Anthony Elanga scored the winner in the first half.

Nottingham Forest have 34 points to be hot on Chelsea's trail.

Tottenham are 11th with 23 points.