Cole Palmer dazzles with Chelsea front three all on target against Fulham
Cole Palmer turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Fulham to get new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's reign off to a flying start. Palmer missed out on England selection for the World Cup, but he will surely now be back in Thomas Tuchel's thoughts for next month's Uefa Nations League fixtures. The 24-year-old set up the opener for Joao Pedro, 31 seconds into the match at Craven Cottage…
Cole Palmer delivered a standout performance in Chelsea's 3-2 victory over Fulham, netting two goals and assisting another. The 24-year-old turned in a man-of-the-match display as new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's tenure began with a commanding win at Craven Cottage. Palmer's goal-scoring exploits included a nonchalant flick to set up Joao Pedro in the first minute, and a composed finish four minutes after the break.
Morgan Rogers, Fulham's summer signing, opened the scoring, and Gonzalo Garcia added a second goal for the visitors. Despite Fulham's spirited effort, Chelsea secured the three points and Alonso praised his team's professionalism and momentum. The manager commended Palmer's mature and responsible play, hinting at the forward's potential role in the team's future success.
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