Chelsea's Robert Sánchez criticized after Fulham equalizes in opening match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chelsea faced Fulham in the opening match of the Premier League season on August 24, 2026. Chelsea took the lead within the first minute through João Pedro, but Fulham equalized thanks to a goal from Joshua King. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez has come under scrutiny for his positioning and handling error that led to the equalizing goal. The match is currently ongoing with both teams competing for an advantage.
- •Chelsea leads the match early with a goal from João Pedro.
- •Fulham responds with an equalizer from Joshua King.
- •Robert Sánchez's mistake on the equalizer draws fan criticism.
- •Former Real Madrid coaches Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso face off.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 Premier League opening day, first howler for Robert Sánchez 🫠
"New season, really?On Monday night, the two former Real Madrid coaches from last season go head-to-head in the Premier League opening round finale, as Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham face Xabi Alonso’s Ch...
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