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Chelsea starts season with 3-2 win over Fulham as Rogers praises Palmer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Chelsea starts season with 3-2 win over Fulham as Rogers praises Palmer

Summary

Chelsea earned a 3-2 victory at Fulham on August 24, marking a successful start to the Premier League season. Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer both scored for Chelsea, highlighting their connection as former Manchester City academy teammates. Rogers expressed his excitement to play alongside Palmer after their reunion at Chelsea following a summer transfer. This match began the Xabi Alonso era for Chelsea, who secured all three points in their opener.

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•Chelsea wins 3-2 against Fulham in their Premier League opener
•Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer score for Chelsea
•Rogers joined Chelsea in a £117m transfer from Aston Villa
•Xabi Alonso begins his tenure with a victory
•Rogers and Palmer reunite after coming up through Manchester City's youth system

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7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Rogers praises Palmer show at Fulham as Chelsea start with win

What they're saying

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Morgan Rogers has said it is an ‘honour’ to play alongside close friend Cole Palmer for Chelsea.Rogers and Palmer lined up together for the first time as Chelsea teammates during the club’s 3-2 ...
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