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Alonso's Chelsea reign begins with thrilling win
24 Aug
Summary
- Xabi Alonso secured his first win as Chelsea manager.
- Morgan Rogers scored on his debut for Chelsea.
- Chelsea secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Fulham.
Xabi Alonso has begun his tenure as Chelsea manager with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in a west London derby. The match featured a debut goal from Morgan Rogers and a strike from Joao Pedro just 31 seconds into the game.
Alonso's side took an early lead through Pedro, but a mistake by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez allowed Josh King to equalize. Morgan Rogers, on his debut, put Chelsea back in front before Cole Palmer extended their advantage after halftime.
Fulham fought back with a second goal from Gonzalo Garcia, again capitalizing on a Sanchez error. Despite a frantic finale, Chelsea held on for the win, marking a successful start for Alonso.
The match also highlighted the strong connection between debutant Rogers and teammate Cole Palmer, who are expected to be key to Chelsea's season.
