Chelsea Beat Fulham 3-2 in Five-Goal Premier League Thriller

Chelsea secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham in a high-scoring Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage. The win, achieved in the opening match of the season for both sides, gives Chelsea an early boost under new manager Xabi Alonso.

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Chelsea needed just 31 seconds to take the lead, with Joao Pedro scoring his first goal of the season after receiving a pass from Cole Palmer.

Joao Pedro put Chelsea ahead within the first minute, capitalizing on a pass from Cole Palmer. However, Fulham equalized in the 23rd minute through Joshua King. Morgan Rogers then restored Chelsea's lead just before halftime.

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Joshua King scored with a shot from a tight angle that found the bottom corner of Robert Sanchez's goal.

In the second half, Cole Palmer extended Chelsea's advantage to 3-1 in the 49th minute with a goal following a swift counter-attack. Fulham, however, showed resilience, with Gonzalo Garcia pulling a goal back five minutes later to make it 3-2. Despite late pressure from both sides, Chelsea held on for the win.

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It was Morgan Rogers who eventually restored the visitors' lead with a goal in the 41st minute.

The match also marked the competitive debut for both managers, with Fulham led by Alvaro Arbeloa and Chelsea embarking on the Xabi Alonso era. The result moves Chelsea to sixth place in the league table with three points, while Fulham occupies 12th place.

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Chelsea extended their lead to 3-1 when Palmer scored in the 49th minute, finishing a move set up by Pedro inside the penalty area following a rapid counter-attack.