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Cole Palmer excels as Chelsea faces Fulham in ongoing match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Cole Palmer excels as Chelsea faces Fulham in ongoing match

Summary

Chelsea starts strong against Fulham with Joao Pedro scoring within 31 seconds. Following an equalizer from Josh King, Morgan Rogers nets a goal before halftime. Cole Palmer, credited with the assist and scoring Chelsea's third, showcases impressive form after recovering from injury, indicating a return to peak performance ahead of the Premier League season.

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By the Numbers

•Joao Pedro scores Chelsea's fastest goal since October 2016.
•Josh King equalizes for Fulham.
•Morgan Rogers scores on his debut for Chelsea.
•Cole Palmer tallies a goal and an assist in the match.
•Match is still in progress with further developments expected.

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10:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'Sensational' Palmer 'hungry' again

What they're saying

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It took Joao Pedro just 31 seconds to open the scoring against Fulham, latching on to a pass from Cole Palmer and lifting his shot over goalkeeper Bernd Leno for Chelsea's fastest goal since October 2016. After Josh King had equalised, Morgan Rogers then marked his debut with a goal before half-time by tapping in from close range.
— Yahoo Sports

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