“We knew we weren’t going to win every game” – Cole Palmer reacts after Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Fulham

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has insisted that his team are aware that they will drop points this season. The Blues suffered a shock 2-1 league defeat at the hands of Fulham on Thursday, December 26, at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer gave Enzo Maresca's team the lead in the 16th minute of the game. However, the home side equalized through Harry Wilson in the 82nd minute.

Rodrigo Muniz then scored the winner in the fifth minute of second-half injury time to secure all three points for the Cottagers. It was Chelsea's first defeat since their 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United in October end.

Speaking after the game, Palmer stressed that the Blues are still learning under Maresca.