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  "id": 3126632,
  "title": "Attacking trio can be Chelsea's heart, Alonso says after debut win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/attacking-trio-can-be-chelseas-heart-alonso-says-after-debut-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/attacking-trio-can-be-chelseas-heart-alonso-says-after-debut-win-6338736"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea's new attacking trio of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass in the Premier League's first London derby against Fulham, earning a 3-2 victory on Monday. Their impressive display suggests they will be crucial to the team's future success, according to coach Xabi Alonso.\n\nAlonso praised the trio's ability to inspire the rest of the squad, stating that if they lead well, the rest of the team will follow. Joao Pedro opened the scoring with a goal after just 31 seconds, capitalizing on a pass from Palmer. Rogers added a second goal in the 41st minute, restoring Chelsea's lead after Fulham equalized. Fulham battled back, scoring twice more through Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia to end with a 3-2 win.\n\nFulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, a former Liverpool and Spain teammate of Alonso, acknowledged his team's challenge in facing Chelsea but praised his players for sticking to their energetic, high-pressure approach. He conceded that the result was tough to take but emphasized that they will continue to play this way against any opposition.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at Fulham",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/chelsea-start-alonso-era-with-exciting-3-2-win-at-fulham",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:08:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Palmer-Pedro magic helps Chelsea hold off Fulham in Alonso's EPL debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palmer-pedro-magic-helps-chelsea-hold-off-fulham-in-alonsos-epl-debut",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:14:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:21:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "TheCable",
        "title": "EPL: Alonso starts Chelsea stint with win over Fulham in five-goal thriller",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/epl-alonso-starts-chelsea-stint-with-win-over-fulham-in-five-goal",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:41:35.000Z"
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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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  "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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