sport news 'Showed why he's number one': Chelsea fans full of praise for Kepa's performance

'Showed why he's number one': Chelsea fans full of praise for Kepa Arrizabalaga's display against Fulham as goalkeeper is recalled to staring XI after Carabao Cup final debacle Chelsea won 2-1 at Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon Kepa Arrizabalaga started for Chelsea after being dropped against Tottenham The goalkeeper was restored to the team after his Carabao Cup final outburst The 24-year-old refused to be substituted during the closing stages of extra-time

By Luke Augustus for MailOnline

Published: 09:56 GMT, 4 March 2019 | Updated: 09:56 GMT, 4 March 2019

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What a difference a week makes for Kepa Arrizabalaga who has seemingly gone from zero to hero among many Chelsea fans.

The goalkeeper certainly wasn't the flavour of the week during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City on February 24 with his infamous non-substitution.

But seven days later, the mood had changed among Blues supporters as he played a key role in their 2-1 win at Fulham.

Chelsea fans have praised Kepa Arrizabalaga on social media for his display at Fulham

Chelsea fans have praised Kepa Arrizabalaga on social media for his display at Fulham

The goalkeeper was restored to their starting line-up after being dropped against Tottenham

The goalkeeper was restored to their starting

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