Chelsea returned to winning ways in the after securing a.
Nicolas Jackson gave the Blues the lead during the first half - but they were pegged back when Alexander Isak levelled before the break. However, Enzo Maresca's side found the winner just after the interval as Cole Palmer scored his seventh of the season to earn all three points.
The victory moves up to fifth on 17 points from their opening nine matches and just one behind fourth-place Aston Villa and Arsenal in third. It has been a solid start to the campaign for the Blues, who have also won their first two league matches in the Conference League and are into the 's last-16.
However, Maresca does have one or two injury worries to deal with in his squad. Here, football.london takes a look at the latest from the Chelsea camp;
Omari KellymanThe 19-year-old summer signing made two appearances for Chelsea Under 21s before suffering a hamstring strain that has seen him miss the last five Development Squad matches.
What Kellyman has said: "Gutted to have suffered a hamstring injury. Part of the game, but I'll be back stronger."
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Return date: Unknown
Ben ChilwellInjury: n/a (illness)
has been fighting to get back into the matchday squad under Maresca - with his only appearance so far coming in the Carabao Cup. His chance might have been impacted after missing training recently due to illness.
What Enzo Maresca has said: "Chilly is one of our players. He was ill [this week], so he didn't get any sessions. We will see how he is today and tomorrow."
Predicted return date: October 30 vs Newcastle (A)
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