Alonso's Chelsea shine in debut win but keeper errors persist

Chelsea's new era starts with a thrilling 3-2 win at Fulham, but familiar defensive woes nearly cost them.

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What happened. Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso's first Premier League game in charge, with goals from Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro.

• Morgan Rogers scored on his debut for Chelsea.
• Robert Sanchez made two errors that let Fulham back into the match.
• Chelsea's attacking display was praised as sensational.

Chelsea may challenge Arsenal for the title if they fix their defensive issues.

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