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  "id": 3114422,
  "title": "Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea beats Fulham to win Premier League opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rogers-scores-on-debut-as-chelsea-beats-fulham-to-win-premier-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T21:16:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/24/rogers-scores-on-debut-as-chelsea-beats-fulham-to-win-premier-league-opener"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON (AP) — Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham, marking a triumphant debut for record signing Morgan Rogers and a successful start for new coach Xabi Alonso in the Premier League opener on Monday.\n\nBrazilian João Pedro gave Chelsea an early lead after just 32 seconds, but Fulham's Gonzalo García equalized shortly after. Josh King leveled the score midway through the first half. Cole Palmer, a standout player for Chelsea in this match, secured the winning goal for his team with 49 minutes remaining, following a pass from João Pedro.\n\nBoth Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa made their competitive debuts in their respective dugouts, representing former Real Madrid and Spain players. Alonso's team, Chelsea, has invested over £300 million ($408 million) in new talent and is among the early favorites to challenge the reigning champion Arsenal.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Morgan Rogers discusses his Chelsea move and Xabi Alonso's coaching style",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/morgan-rogers-discusses-his-chelsea-move-and-xabi-alonsos-coaching",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:04:00.000Z"
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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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