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Chelsea edges past Fulham in chaotic Premier League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chelsea edges past Fulham in chaotic Premier League opener
Summary

Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory against Fulham in their opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season at Craven Cottage. The game featured a rapid start with Joao Pedro scoring within the first minute, and both teams traded leads throughout an exhilarating clash that highlighted Chelsea's offensive strength but also defensive vulnerabilities. Chelsea's goals were scored by Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer, all of whom found success on counter-attacks. Both teams faced challenges in midfield, while Fulham's late attempts to equalize fell short. Chelsea will look to build on this performance in their next league fixture.

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  • •Chelsea wins 3-2 against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
  • •Joao Pedro scored just 31 seconds into the match.
  • •Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer also scored for Chelsea.
  • •Defensive weaknesses were evident for Chelsea throughout the match.
  • •Fulham rallied back twice but could not secure a draw.
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Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Both sides were punished in an end-to-end game heavy on attacking prowess but light on defensive ability

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