Fulham manager Marco Silva was satisfied that his side deserved three points after Fulham’s dramatic derby day win over Chelsea.
Second-half goals from Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz handed the Whites their first victory at Stamford Bridge in 45 years.
“I really believe that we deserved the three points against a tough side,” Marco said.
“The way we built from the back was difficult for them to press, I think we beat their first pressure almost always.”
“Conceding an early goal of course is not easy. I think first 20 minutes we gave too much space to Cole Palmer. The first goal, the goal they scored, is a good example.
“I think throughout the first-half we improved that situation, we started to control a little better.
“And second-half was different, the reaction was top from ourselves. We had much more composure on the counter-attack.”
The gaffer named five changes to his starting line-up following injuries and suspensions to some of Fulham’s most dependable performers.
“This afternoon we were without four or five key players for us – that is the reality. We decided to go in a different direction but it shows the way we have been growing. The group is responding really well.
“For us it represents many things, but it’s much more for our fans really. They deserve the feeling they have right now. Let’s hope they can keep supporting us and we can keep giving this happiness to them.”
The memorable three points keeps up Fulham’s impressive record this season in London derbies, and stretches their unbeaten run to six games.
“It’s been great. From the beginning of December we played away from home against Tottenham, against Liverpool, now against Chelsea. We played against Arsenal at home and our unbeaten run keeps going which of course was the aim for us.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about connections and we want to give this happiness to our fans who came here. The next few days will be a great feeling for them.”