Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Xabi Alonso facing familiar problem

If this was anything to go by, Chelsea will be a thrilling watch this season.Chelsea become record-breakersIt was some start that they made. As one of the debutants Maxence Lacroix headed the ball clear and it was picked up by Palmer, the Englishman pirouetted, put Joao Pedro through, and the Brazilian showed such shar

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

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 Pedro’s goal to bring the visitors’ new era to life, but despite an attacking display that was scintillating at times, plenty still remained of the defensive frailties that hav

Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa make their Premier League managerial debuts as Chelsea visit Fulham