Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at Fulham
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- Chelsea secured an exciting 3-2 victory over Fulham in their first match under new coach Xabi Alonso.
- New signings Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix, along with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, were instrumental in the win.
- Fulham showed resilience, scoring twice but ultimately falling short against Chelsea's attacking prowess.
Chelsea kicked off the Xabi Alonso era with a thrilling 3-2 away win against West London rivals Fulham. The match, played on Monday, saw Chelsea's dynamic attacking trio of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer all find the back of the net.
Chelsea surged ahead within the first minute, with Palmer assisting Joao Pedro, who expertly flicked the ball over goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Fulham managed to equalize in the 24th minute through Josh King. However, Chelsea regained the lead just before halftime when record signing Rogers, a £117 million acquisition, converted a cutback from defender Maxence Lacroix.
In the second half, Palmer extended Chelsea's lead, slotting the ball through Leno's legs after a pass from Joao Pedro. Fulham pulled one back in the 54th minute with a header from Gonzalo Garcia. Despite late pressure from Fulham, including a missed chip by Antonee Robinson, Chelsea held on to secure the three points.
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