Brompton Cemetery was closed on Saturday because of the high winds. The Royal Parks said it was part of their Tree Safety Policy. And so Chelsea fans who might normally walk past the tombs and the graves on their way from Earl’s Court to Stamford Bridge took a diversion.
Chelsea snatched a late, late winner deep into the seven minutes of time added on with a fine goal from substitute Estevao that complemented a stunning early strike from man-of-the-match Moises Caicedo.
Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea coach who was said to be under pressure after a run of three league games without a win, lost himself in the joy of the moment to the point where he ran down the touchline to join in the celebrations and was sent off after being shown a second yellow card.