After losing out in three consecutive games in all competitions, Chelsea today claimed a crucial win in a Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Ukrainian super star and former Shaktar Donetsk forward watched from the stands as his new club, Chelsea grabbed an all-important win first time in as many games in the EPL.
The players and fans also poured heartfelt tributes to Gianluca Vialli in the club’s first home match since the Italian legend’s sad passing from cancer earlier this month
German international Kai Harvertz scored in the 64th minute and it proved to be the decider in the game.
Potter was already battling to save his job after three straight defeats and Chelsea’s worst top-flight run since 1996, making five changes from the derby loss at Fulham including a debut for £35m arrival Benoit Badiashile in defence. And that approach just about paid off, with Kai Havertz rising to net the only goal of the game four minutes after the hour mark.
Chelsea are still 10th on the table with 28 points from 19 EPL games.