Premier League: Chelsea defeat Fulham in Xabi Alonso's first game as manager

In Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager, Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the Premier League.

Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.

Alonso could be nurturing one of the most dangerous attacks in the league but has a long-standing problem to solve at the other end of the pitch

Cole Palmer Gives Xabi Alonso the Best and Worst Moments of Chelsea Debut  Sports Illustrated

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 wins Chelsea debut as revamped front three dazzles  ESPN

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.

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

Chelsea got off to a winning start as they edged a thriller against their neighbours.

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

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

Palmer and Rogers show promise of star double act for Chelsea

Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers has scored on his debut in a 3-2 win over Fulham in its Premier League opener

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

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

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

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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.