Fulham boss Marco Silva was delighted with veteran Willian for victory over Chelsea on Thursday night.

The Brazilian faced questions over his future after leaving Arsenal for a spell back in his homeland with Corinthians and then signing a one-year deal with Fulham. Silva, though, was always confident the midfielder's experience would shine through.

“Every week I repeat myself, but I didn't have doubts about what he can do for us," the Fulham boss said. “We had a good feeling from him and he got the same from our football club, the staff and team-mates.

“The quality was always there, and he is a top, top player."

The Fulham manager told a press conference: “It was important again for him on Thursday night.

“He would have had mixed feelings for sure, because he played for seven years with a blue shirt and now he is playing for the neighbours. He is enjoying the moment."