Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win
Summary
Chelsea won 3-2 against Fulham in their first Premier League game under new coach Xabi Alonso. Key players Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer all scored goals in a fast-paced match.Key Facts
- Chelsea’s season opener ended with a 3-2 victory over Fulham.
- Cole Palmer assisted and scored, showing strong performance after injuries last season.
- Joao Pedro scored Chelsea’s first goal just 31 seconds into the game, the quickest ever in a Premier League season opener.
- Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea’s second goal after a pass from Maxence Lacroix.
- Fulham scored twice through Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia.
- Chelsea held on to win despite Fulham’s late chances, including a missed chip by Antonee Robinson.
- Enzo Fernandez, an Argentine World Cup runner-up, came on as a substitute and was booed by the home crowd.
- Both coaches, Xabi Alonso and Fulham’s Alvaro Arbeloa, were making their Premier League managerial debuts.
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