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  "id": 3129573,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:26:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1518209/chelsea-start-alonso-era-exciting-3-2-win-neighbours-fulham"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea launched their new era under coach Xabi Alonso with an electrifying 3-2 victory against Fulham in the Premier League on Monday. The young front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer all scored in a breathless game. Palmer, who had battled injuries last season, provided the quickest goal in the tournament's 34-year history after just 31 seconds. Fulham equalised in the 24th minute through Josh King, but Rogers and Palmer combined in the 41st minute for their second and third goals. Joao Pedro set up Palmer, who scored a stunning shot past goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Midway through the second half, Fulham's Gonzalo Garcia scored, and Antonee Robinson had a chance to equalise but hit wide. Chelsea held on for the win, despite substitute Enzo Fernandez facing boos from the Fulham fans. Alonso's team secured a win in his first competitive match since taking over, with Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa debuting as a coach. The new signings Sanchez and Palestra are both injured, but Chelsea looks set for a solid start with key players returning to peak form.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Chelsea began life under new coach Xabi Alonso with a breathless 3-2 victory at West London neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on Monday as their exciting front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all found the net.",
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        "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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        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/special-chelsea-forwards-inspire-alonsos-winning-start",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:28:54.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:27:39.000Z"
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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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