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Chelsea starts Premier League with victory over Fulham

Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage in the opening match of the English League.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Chelsea began its 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The match, which took place in the opening round of the league, ended with a 3-2 scoreline in favor of the 'Blues'.

Players Pedro Neto and Geovany Quenda were part of the squad, both coming off the bench. This match marked the official debut of {COACH_LINK|38255|Xabi Alonso} as Chelsea's manager following his recent appointment.

During the match, Chelsea secured three points in an exciting London derby, where a total of five goals were scored. The team proved competitive, establishing its presence right from the start of the league.

The victory in the first match of the league bodes well for the season, and the performances of players like Neto and Quenda will be examined in the upcoming matches. The team's commitment and on-field dynamics were highlighted by several media outlets.

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