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Alonso starts Chelsea reign with victory over Fulham

João Pedro strikes for Chelsea after just 31 seconds in their Premier League clash with Fulham

Reliability 81 · very high22 h agoAugust 24, 2026

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João Pedro strikes for Chelsea after just 31 seconds in their Premier League clash with Fulham. Palmer also delivered an influential performance after a difficult previous campaign that saw him omitted from England’s World Cup squad. The victory also saw Alonso come up against former Real Madrid and Spain teammate Alvaro Arbeloa, who is now in charge of Fulham.

Furthermore, "My players they did what they had to do," Arbeloa said. 'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer. Xabi Alonso won the first battle with Alvaro Arbeloa.

In addition, The Alonso era began with an all-out attacking display and excellent performances from the front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and £117m summer signing Morgan Rogers , who all got on the scoresheet at Craven Cottage. Alonso makes winning start Alonso was appointed to revive Chelsea after their disappointing 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. Fulham bounded back twice after going behind (Reuters) The most relevant is whether Chelsea can actually challenge for the title, for the first time in 10 years.

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João Pedro strikes for Chelsea after just 31 seconds in their Premier League clash with Fulham
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Palmer also delivered an influential performance after a difficult previous campaign that saw him omitted from England’s World Cup squad.
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The victory also saw Alonso come up against former Real Madrid and Spain teammate Alvaro Arbeloa, who is now in charge of Fulham.
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"My players they did what they had to do," Arbeloa said.
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'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer.
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Xabi Alonso won the first battle with Alvaro Arbeloa.
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The Alonso era began with an all-out attacking display and excellent performances from the front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and £117m summer signing Morgan Rogers , who all got on the scoresheet at Craven Cottage.
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Alonso makes winning start Alonso was appointed to revive Chelsea after their disappointing 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
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Fulham bounded back twice after going behind (Reuters) The most relevant is whether Chelsea can actually challenge for the title, for the first time in 10 years.
according to The Independent
CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, Inc., displayed with permission.
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The 23-year-old operated on the left side of Chelsea’s front three, with Palmer on the right and Pedro through the middle.
according to BusinessDay NG
But Alonso says he is not prepared to build his Chelsea team around them. “They are going to be a very important part of the team,” Alonso said. “To build around them, no. To build the team with them.
according to Evening Standard
Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham.
according to New Straits Times
Enzo Fernandez appeared off the bench, but Alonso was asked why it was Lavia and not Fernandez who started. “We have different options, players that during the pre-season came in different stages, so all the players will play an important role,” Alonso said. “This is about the team, this is about the squad.
according to Evening Standard

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The Alonso era began with an all-out attacking display and excellent performances from the front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and £117m…
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João Pedro strikes for Chelsea after just 31 seconds in their Premier League clash with Fulham
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Palmer also delivered an influential performance after a difficult previous campaign that saw him omitted from England’s World Cup squad.
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