Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham in their late victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day.

Fulham were heading for a defeat following Cole Palmer’s 16th-minute opener when two late goals helped them stage an incredible comeback.

Substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner late into six minutes of stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

Harry Wilson had headed the equaliser after 82 minutes before Muniz steered a low finish past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez.

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Iwobi and teammates successfully secured their first win at Stamford Bridge in 45 years.

The result leaves Chelsea four points below leaders Liverpool, who play against Leicester City later on Boxing Day.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0. Bournemouth and Crystal Palace played a goalless draw.

Southampton lost 1-0 at home to West Ham while Newcastle United thrashed Aston Villa 3-0. Earlier in the day, Man City were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton.

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