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LONDON — John Obi Mikels first English Premier League goal helped to end Chelseas four-game winless run in a 2-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday. Nike Air Max 97 Factory Outlet . After Oscar powered in the opener early in the second half, Mikel sliced the ball into the net in the 84th minute of the west London derby. „They have been killing me about it — going to the national team and scoring but not here,“ the Nigeria midfielder said. „Im sure the guys will give me a lot of stick.“ Mikel had previously scored only twice for Chelsea, in the FA Cup in January 2007 during Jose Mourinhos first reign as manager. Mourinhos return has not gone to plan, presiding over the clubs worst start to a season since Roman Abramovichs investment started a decade ago. This victory, however unconvincing, enabled Chelsea to dislodge Liverpool from the top of the standings ahead of Sundays games. „We know our fans have been disappointed about a few performances going into these games so we wanted to give them something to cheer,“ Mikel said. But the season is barely a month old, enabling Mourinho to dismiss the early criticism. „To lose is a normal thing and it looks like for us its the end of the world,“ Mourinho said. „Some of (the teams) started the Premier League in a brilliant way, we started in a very bad way … I read it was a disaster.“ Chelseas ability to remain among the title contenders will hinge on rediscovering the cutting edge thats been missing. To achieve that, Mourinho has shown hes willing to risk antagonizing his squad with public criticism. Midfielder Juan Mata and defender David Luiz were both in Mourinhos firing line on Saturday as they were left out of the squad and saw their abilities called into question. Mourinho knows his return to Chelsea after six years has not matched the expectations of fans who were ecstatic when the season began with a pair of wins. A draw and a loss domestically was followed by a losing start to the Champions League group stage, provoking a smattering of boos at Stamford Bridge after Wednesdays loss to Basel. „Sorry about your disappointment,“ Mourinho wrote in the matchday program. „But we will give you happiness.“ Maintaining harmony in the squad will be as important. The ostracizing of midfielder Mata, last seasons player of the year, has baffled many. Matas displays this season so far were „not convincing,“ Mourinho said as he justified dropping the Spaniard again on Saturday and warning that he has to „fight and work for his opportunities.“ That will come in the League Cup against Swindon on Tuesday. „I hope he tells me on the pitch, You are wrong, Im the best and I have to play every game,“ Mourinho said. „I would love that. Im waiting for a professional reaction.“ Mourinho also publicly castigated Luiz for his defensive performance in the 2-1 loss to Basle on Wednesday. Yet, Mourinho kept faith with Samuel Etoo to lead the strike force against Fulham, despite publicly doubting his sharpness against Basel. Etoo rarely came close to opening his account for Chelsea since joining from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, volleying wide and heading off target in the first half. Fulham, though, was even more ineffective up front as it slumped to a ninth loss in 12 matches stretching back to last season. „The first 50 minutes they were really worried,“ Fulham manager Martin Jol said. „They couldnt find the space, they couldnt find a solution and that is probably the moment you have to punish them and we couldnt do that.“ And the visitors were breached seven minutes into the second half. Goalkeeper David Stockdale parried from Andre Schurrle and couldnt keep hold of Etoos shot before Oscar blasted in the goal. To cheers, Etoo was replaced in the 64th by Fernando Torres, the only Chelsea striker to find the net this season. After Torres had a header pushed over Stockdale, the second goal came from the resulting corner from the unlikely source of Mikel after John Terry nodded the ball into this path. „The second half they stepped up a gear, they were more aggressive than us and that is what showed,“ Jol said. Cheap Fake Air Max 95 . This is the final meeting of the season between these teams.? The Capitals were 5-4 winners in a shootout Oct. Vapormax China Paypal . Nowitzki scored 28 points, Harris had a season-high 14 for the second straight game and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 116-106 Sunday night.Sam Jones is expected to miss Englands autumn internationals after breaking his right leg during a judo session. The 24-year-old fractured his right fibula during the sessions, organised by head coach Eddie Jones, on Tuesday in Brighton and is awaiting an estimate on how long he faces on the sidelines. Jones, who suffered the injury while grappling with Maro Itoje, is expected to miss the autumn Test series, which kicks off against South Africa on November 12, live on Sky Sports 1.  Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. The Rugby Football Union had initially said Jones injured an ankle, but his Aviva Premiership side Wasps confirmed the fracture on Wednesday. The club is awaiting the results of subsequent MRI scans and Jones will see a specialist on Friday afternoon to determine the extent of the injury, the clubs statement read. Kruis: Itoje Englands answer Maro Itoje can solve Englands openside dilemma, says George Kruis Wasps rugby director Dai Young admitted his sympathy for Jones after performing so well this season, but insisted the club will be able to cope without him. Its a big blow and I really feel for Sam, because he has worked his socks off for Wasps and deservedly got his call-up to England, Young said. Win the Rugby Trip of a Lifetime Enter a free prize draw when you buy tickets for Argentina v Australia at Twickenham Sam has been one of the first names on my team ssheet this season and he will be a big loss for us, but we are lucky to have a lot of talented back-rowers at the club who have already stepped up this season. Nike Air Max 90 China Wholesale. England head coach Eddie Jones had played down injury concerns ahead of the autumn Test series My biggest disappointment is for Sam as hes been playing so well and Im sure would have made a good impression in the England camp.These things happen, but you cant help but feel sorry for him. Its too soon to know how long he will be out, but our medics and physios will look after him and we look forward to having him back when he is ready. England will host four matches at Twickenham Stadium, facing South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: RFU target womens rugby growth Gustard: Jones criticism fair Pundits Fixtures and results ‚ ‚ ‚