Thriller at the Cottage as ‘cold’ Palmer shines in West London Derby

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea  by Joseph Musa at Craven Cottage  THE quickest goal of the season so far goes to Joao Pedro, as he put Chelsea ahead over Fulham after just 32 seconds. Maxence Lacroix’s cleared header went straight to Cole Palmer who played the ball first time to Joao Pedro, the Brazilian dinked the ball over the o

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.

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