Chelsea had been topped winners of the inaugural Premier League Summer time Collection with a 2-0 victory over Fulham as Christopher Nkunku scored once more.
Mauricio Pochenttino clinched his first trophy with the Blues following a 4-3 win over Brighton and a 1-1 draw with Newcastle throughout their pre-season tour of the USA.
Thiago Silva opened the scoring within the twentieth minute with a towering header from Ben Chilwell’s in-swinging nook.
Nkunku, a £52m addition from RB Leipzig, then netted his third objective of the summer time with a tap-in after Carney Chukwuemeka’s shot was parried into his path.
The consequence meant Chelsea completed prime of the six-team match with seven factors, adopted by Aston Villa with 5 factors forward of Newcastle on objective distinction. Brentford completed backside after shedding two matches and drawing one.
How Chelsea clinched Poch’s first silverware
Veteran centre-back Silva, 38, rose highest to move previous Bernd Leno from Chilwell’s supply to set Chelsea on their method.
The energetic Nkunku arrange Enzo Fernandez however he was denied by Leno after which put the rebound into the side-netting.
Nonetheless, Nkunku could not miss when Chukwuemeka’s effort was pushed straight to him and he transformed from shut vary.
Fulham launched new signings Raul Jimenez and Calvin Bassey at half-time however they could not encourage a comeback.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid had their greatest probability of the second half with an angled volley which was nicely saved as Chelsea cruised to victory.
Premier League Summer time Collection outcomes
July 23: Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
July 23: Fulham 3-2 Brentford
July 24: Newcastle 3-3 Aston Villa
July 26: Brentford 0-2 Brighton
July 27: Fulham 0-2 Aston Villa
July 27: Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
July 29: Brighton 1-2 Newcastle
July 30: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford
July 30: Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
What’s next?
Chelsea conclude their USA tour in opposition to Dortmund on Thursday August 3. Kick-off 12.30am.
Fulham will finish their pre-season once they host Hoffenheim at Craven Cottage on Saturday August 5. Kick-off 1pm.
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