LONDON: Hernan Crespo struck in the 74th minute to give Chelsea a 3-2 win over Fulham yesterday that maintained their 100% home record in the Premier League and opened a 12-point lead over Manchester United.
Chelsea went two goals up in 24 minutes through defender William Gallas and midfielder Frank Lampard but Fulham came back into the game with a strike from Brian McBride before the half hour and a 56th-minute penalty converted by Heidar Helguson.
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