Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win

Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026.

What happened

Chelsea began life under new coach Xabi Alonso with a breathless 3-2 Premier League victory at West London neighbours Fulham as their exciting front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all discovered the net.

Chelsea's first league match of the season obtained off to a dream start on Monday when Palmer – looking back to his best after struggling with an injury last season – passed to Joao Pedro, and the Brazilian flicked the ball over goalkeeper Bernd Leno 31 seconds into the first half.

The bottom line

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