Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Alonso's Chelsea debut: 3-2 win at Fulham
Chelsea's new boss Xabi Alonso watches his front trio score in a thrilling London derby.
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ChelseaCompetition
Premier League
Score
Chelsea 3-2 Fulham
Scorers
Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer for Chelsea; Josh King, Gonzalo Garcia for Fulham
Venue
Craven Cottage
What happened. Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso's first Premier League match as manager, with all three of his front trio scoring.
- Joao Pedro scored after 31 seconds, the fastest goal of the match.
- Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut, assisted by Maxence Lacroix.
- Cole Palmer scored after the break but later signalled to come off with an apparent injury.
Alonso's post-match press conference will reveal the extent of Palmer's injury and his thoughts on the win.
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