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  "id": 2985181,
  "title": "Chelsea must compete at top of Premier League — Morgan Rogers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers-2985181",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-08-24T09:24:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers/"
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  "account": "Chelsea are targeting a top spot in the Premier League as they begin their season against Fulham on Monday, according to Morgan Rogers. The new manager Xabi Alonso will lead his first competitive game, and several rookies, including Rogers, aim to make their debuts. Rogers emphasized that Chelsea's ambition is to compete with every team and reach the league's top. While acknowledging the new-look team needs time to gel, he reiterated their aspiration to start the season strongly. Rogers stated, \"We believe we’ve got the ability and the quality to.\" He also highlighted the excitement of an uncertain season, noting that the outcome remains unclear, adding to the sport's allure.",
  "summary": "Morgan Rogers states Chelsea’s ambition is to compete at the top of the Premier League, aiming to meet fan expectations under new manager Xabi Alonso. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Chelsea must compete at top of Premier League — Morgan Rogers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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