Glaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in After a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a seri

Xabi Alonso called on his attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro to lead and inspire Chelsea this season after their goals helped begin his tenure began with a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Palmer produced a wonderful display in what was a chaotic match, scoring early in the second half

Manager does not want to overemphasise his front three despite impressing against Fulham

Xabi Alonso told he must make ruthless decision to make Chelsea’s title dream come true  talkSPORT

Fulham twice benefited from errors by Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez in a five-goal thriller

Palmer and Rogers show promise of star double act for Chelsea

The opening round of Premier League fixtures offered plenty of surprises, making for a fitting set-up for what is expected to be an unpredictable season in England

Morgan Rogers states Chelsea’s ambition is to compete at the top of the Premier League, aiming to meet fan expectations under new manager Xabi Alonso.

As Chelsea embark on a new era under Xabi Alonso, our reporters answer your questions