{
  "id": 3214250,
  "title": "Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/chelsea-start-alonso-era-with-exciting-3-2-win-at-neighbours-fulham-3214250",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:49:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436456/chelsea-start-alonso-era-with-exciting-3-2-win-at-neighbours-fulham"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea kicked off their new era under coach Xabi Alonso with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham, their London neighbors, in the Premier League on Monday. The win showcased the attacking prowess of the young front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer, who each netted a goal. Palmer, who had faced an injury setback last season, made an immediate impact with a brilliant assist leading to Joao Pedro's first-minute goal. The quickest goal in the opening round of Premier League fixtures in the league's 34-year history was duly noted.\n\nFulham equalized in the 24th minute when Josh King outpaced goalkeeper Robert Sanchez at the near post. However, Chelsea quickly regained the lead through Rogers, who capitalized on a pass from Maxence Lacroix, their new signing. Four minutes into the second half, Joao Pedro set up Palmer once again, who skillfully slotted the ball past Leno to seal the win. Palmer expressed his determination to overcome previous injuries, stating, \"I've worked extra hard since coming back and I know my talent, so I can deliver performances like this.\"\n\nFulham's Gonzalo Garcia, making his league debut after joining from Real Madrid, provided Fulham with some late hope with a headed goal in the 54th minute. But Chelsea managed to hold on and secure the points. Substitution of Enzo Fernandez in the second half drew boos from the Fulham fans, as Alonso's first competitive match since taking over the reins ended in a positive manner. This win came at the expense of his former teammate and fellow player Alvaro Arbeloa, who made his Premier League debut as a coach for Fulham.",
  "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. Chelsea got off to a dream start after 31 seconds when Palmer – looking back to his best after struggling with an injury last season – passed to Joao Pedro…",
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/chelsea-start-alonso-era-with-exciting-3-2-win-at-neighbours-fulham",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:47:05.000Z"
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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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