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  "id": 3109783,
  "title": "Fulham 2-3 Chelsea, Premier League: Post-match reaction, ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/fulham-2-3-chelsea-premier-league-post-match-reaction-ratings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:54:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fulham-2-3-chelsea-premier-205412693.html"
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  "account": "Chelsea made a swift and impressive start to their Premier League 2026/27 season, scoring the fastest goal in the league's history just 31 seconds into the game. The goal was a result of quick pressure and a decisive finish by Joao Pedro, who capitalized on a turnover to beat the Fulham goalkeeper in a 1-v-1 situation.\n\nDespite this early lead, Chelsea struggled to maintain their momentum, with James making a crucial save and Palmer and Morgan Rogers missing clear chances to extend their advantage. Fulham, however, quickly regained their composure and started posing a genuine threat, with young Josh King being particularly influential in the game.\n\nDespite some chaotic defending, Chelsea managed to survive the early pressure and eventually regained their shape and confidence. They showcased a dominant spell in the second half, setting up Morgan Rogers for his first goal of the season with great work from Maxence Lacroix. Chelsea extended their lead in the 49th minute, only for Fulham to equalize with another goal shortly after, courtesy of two questionable goalkeeping errors.\n\nThe match remained closely contested, with both teams making substitutions in the final 20 minutes. Fulham put up a strong fight but ultimately couldn't overcome Chelsea's dominance. The result solidified Chelsea's start to the season, while Fulham will look to bounce back in their next match.",
  "summary": "Chelsea made a dream start to the game and to the season, pressing high on Fulham’s first possession, forcing a turnover, and Cole Palmer finding Joao Pedro to finish with aplomb, 1-v-1 with the goalkeeper. There were 31 seconds on the clock: the fastest goal in our Premier League history, the fastest first goal for […]",
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