Fulham hosts Chelsea in Premier League clash at Craven Cottage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fulham faces Chelsea at Craven Cottage on August 24 at 8pm BST. This match marks the Premier League managerial debut for both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa. Chelsea, aiming for redemption after a poor previous season, bolstered their squad with the signing of Morgan Rogers. Fulham, navigating a coaching change, hopes to capitalize on their new players from Real Madrid. A pre-match injury update reveals concerns for Fulham's Tom Cairney and Chelsea's Danny Welbeck.
- •Kick-off at 8pm BST on August 24 at Craven Cottage.
- •Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa make managerial debuts.
- •Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers for £117m this summer.
- •Fulham's Tom Cairney out with injury; Welbeck has a late fitness test.
- •Match coverage starts at 6:30pm BST on Sky Sports.
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