Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has criticised Chelsea defender Levi Colwill for his role in Fulham's winner in the clash on Boxing Day.

Enzo Maresca 's side dropped points in a second consecutive game as they were toppled by their London rivals at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea initially took the lead in the first half through Cole Palmer, but were pegged back by a goal from Fulham's Harry Wilson in the second.

Chelsea appeared to be heading towards another draw, but they were undone right at the death by a well-worked Fulham counter-attack. The visitors charged forward on the break and substitute Rodrigo Muniz was there to convert the winner.

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Sasa Lukic was able to ghost past Colwill and into space to set up the goal, which drew criticism from Deeney. The pundit, speaking on BBC Final Score during the game, slammed the defender for the lack of desire to sprint back.

”It’s so poor from Chelsea defensively," Deeney said. "Levi Colwill doesn’t even break into sprint and has no desire to get back.

"It is well played from Fulham. They’ve planned for this and he’s got the goal.”

The result means Chelsea remain four points behind Liverpool, who could move seven points clear if they are to beat Leicester City in the late kick off. Arsenal are also in action on Friday and can leapfrog Enzo Maresca's side if they secure all three points against Ipswich Town.

Chelsea will hope to put things right when they themselves take on the Tractor Boys at Portman Road on Monday night. That will then be followed by an away trip to face Crystal Palace in the New Year.