Palmer stars as Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in thrilling London derby

Cole Palmer starred as Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in a thrilling West London derby, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start.

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer his goal with Joao Pedro and Reece James. Alamy Stock Photo From The 42Premier League The Blues came out on top 3-2 at Craven Cottage. Fulham 2 Chelsea 3 XABI ALONSO MADE a winning start to life as Chelsea manager in a chaotic 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It took only 31 seconds for Joao

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Cole Palmer was back to his best to get Xabi Alonso's Chelsea career off to a winning start in a chaotic 3-2 victory at Fulham on Monday Night Football.

LONDON, Aug 24 : Chelsea began life under new coach Xabi Alonso with a breathless 3-2 victory at West London neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on Monday as their exciting front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all found the net.Chelsea got off to a dream start after 31 seconds when Palmer – look

This was a crash course for Xabi Alonso in life at Chelsea. His new side thrilled in possession at Craven Cottage. The front three of João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers combined to devastating effect and there was even an assist for the new £52m centre-back, Maxence Lacroix. At times the only issue was the two N

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The Sporting News is tracking updates from Monday's opening-week match between Fulham and Chelsea.

Palmer endured an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign and was left out of England’s World Cup squad.