Pochettino commented on Chelsea's success in the London derby

Chelsea's head coach Mauricio Pochettino reflected on the victory over Fulham (1:0) in the 21st round of the Premier League.

The Aristocrats secured three points thanks to Cole Palmer's penalty goal. This triumph marks Chelsea's third consecutive win in the Premier League and fourth consecutive victory at home.

"That is the Premier League, you watch some games and some happen like this. It was a really tough game. Overall we deserved the victory, we were the better side. We needed the three points and now I think it is four victories in a row here at Stamford Bridge.

Middlesbrough response? The disappointment was that we didn't win, the performance was good. We needed to compete against a really good side like Fulham. Big credit to our players because we played good.

We need to keep pushing. We have a break but that will be good for our players. Too many players played too many games so a break is good.

Nkunku injury changes transfer plans? No. We are talking, assessing the squad but it is not. I think Nkunku is going to be ready as soon as possible." Pochettino told.

With 31 points, Chelsea climbed to the eighth position in the Premier League standings. On January 23, the Blues will play the second leg against Middlesbrough in the English League Cup.