Sigh of relief for Chelsea, Lampard

Chelsea finally capitalized on the firsthalf sending-off of U.S. international Antonee Robinson by scoring in the

78th minute to see off stubborn Fulham

1-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday. Mason Mount drilled home the winner from a central position inside the area after Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola could only scoop away a cross from the left by Ben Chilwell. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who has been under pressure after a run of poor results, punched the air in joy and likely relief, with his team having toiled in attempting to break down a home side which played with 10 men for the entire second half. Robinson was shown a straight red card in the 44th for a late and heavy challenge on Cesar Azpilicueta that sent the Chelsea right back high into the air. It was a badly needed win for Lampard, whose team had lost four of its last six games to drop to ninth place in the standings — a disappointing position considering Chelsea spent nearly $300 million on new players ahead of this season in its biggest summer spree.