Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea beats Fulham to win Premier League opener

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

Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.

Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.

Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Fulham vs Chelsea. Premier League. 8:00pm, Monday 24th August 2026. Craven Cottage. Fulham 1 J King (23rd minute) Chelsea 2 J Pedro (1st minute) M Rogers (41st minute) Latest Premier League Odds Get Sky SportsGet a NOW Sports Membership Watch Live Li

Why is Moises Caicedo not playing for Chelsea in season opener vs. Fulham?  USA Today

The final matchup of the Premier League's opening weekend saw two former Real Madrid managers take charge of the teams, as Xabi Alonso of Chelsea and Alvaro Arbeloa of Fulham both debuted for their English clubs.