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  "id": 3117307,
  "title": "Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/alonso-makes-winning-start-with-chelsea-as-rogers-scores-on-debut-3117307",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T21:21:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/25/alonso-makes-winning-start-with-chelsea-as-rogers-scores-on-debut"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso secured a convincing win with a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday. Rogers made his debut for the Blues with a goal, which proved crucial in the 3-2 final score. Joao Pedro opened the scoring with a strike just 31 seconds into the match. Fulham's Joao Pedro had given his new team an early lead, but Chelsea quickly equalized through Rogers. The game saw several defensive blunders by Fulham's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who contributed to Chelsea's comeback. Rogers' second goal came in the 41st minute, while Cole Palmer added a third in the second half. Romeo Lavia's saved shot and Palmer's goal further solidified Chelsea's lead. Despite the win, Alonso's first match as Chelsea's manager was overshadowed by the return of former teammates Alonso and Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa, who had a turbulent relationship at Real Madrid.",
  "summary": "Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss as Morgan Rogers scored on his debut and Joao Pedro struck in a 3-2 victory over Fulham.",
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        "title": "Palmer-Pedro magic helps Chelsea hold off Fulham in Alonso's EPL debut",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/chelsea-start-alonso-era-with-exciting-3-2-win-at-neighbours-fulham-3129573",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:26:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/alonso-makes-winning-start-with-chelsea-as-rogers-scores-on-debut",
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