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USMNT's Antonee Robinson and Fulham stun Cole Palmer's Chelsea with thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Blues on Boxing Day

<p>U.S. international Antonee Robinson and Fulham defeated Premier League powerhouse Chelsea 2-1 on Thursday, claiming victory over <em>the</em> <em>Blues</em> on Boxing Day.</p><p>Chelsea opened up the scoring early through England international Cole Palmer, but two late goals from <em>the Cottagers</em> stunned the second place side in the Premier League. A Harry Wilson header in the 82nd minute brought them level, before a stoppage-time winner from Rodrigo Muniz handed them all three points to extend their unbeaten streak to six matches.</p><p>On the winner, Robinson delivered the initial ball into the box that eventually found Muniz, as the American played a vital role in securing the victory.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Robinson had a fantastic performance, completing 33 of his 42 attempted passes while creating one attacking chance and registering one shot on target from his left back position. He totaled 68 touches on the ball, with five of them coming in the opposition's 18-yard-box.</p><p>Defensively, he recorded three clearances; two of which were defensive headers. In addition, he had five recoveries and committed three fouls, one of which earned him a yellow card in the 91st minute after he wrestled Pedro Neto to the ground.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Robinson has three assists and three yellow cards in his last four appearances for the <em>Cottagers</em>, including a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-star-antonee-robinson-top-list-liverpool-jamie-carragher-anfield-transfer-prediction-january-window/blt07a53a3d63afb916" target="_self">Man of the Match performance in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool where he recorded two goal-contributions.</a></p><p>He's since drawn transfer interest from<em> the</em> <em>Reds, </em>with club legend J<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-star-antonee-robinson-top-list-liverpool-jamie-carragher-anfield-transfer-prediction-january-window/blt07a53a3d63afb916" target="_self">amie Carragher even admitting the American would be "top of his list" for this Winter's transfer market.</a></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 27-year-old defender and the <em>Cottagers</em> are back in action on Sunday against USMNT teammate Tyler Adams and Bournemouth as they wrap the calendar year. Come Jan. 1, transfer interest in Robinson will, expectedly, start to heat up, too.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FULHAM, ROBINSON?

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The U.S. international and the Cottagers scored two late goals to stun the Blues, moving their unbeaten run to six-straight matches

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