Alonso Era Begins at Craven Cottage

Xabi Alonso takes charge of Chelsea for the first time in a West London derby.

Fulham

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Chelsea

What happened. Chelsea begin their 2026/27 Premier League season away at Fulham, with Xabi Alonso making his debut as Blues manager.

• Alvaro Arbeloa makes his Premier League managerial debut for Fulham.
• Team news released at 6:45pm, with Enzo Fernandez's start uncertain.
• Alonso was appointed 99 days ago, ending a long wait for fans.

This match marks the start of a new era for Chelsea under BlueCo's latest chapter.

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