Fulham hosts Chelsea in Premier League opener at Craven Cottage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Fulham faces Chelsea at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026. This match marks the beginning of the new Premier League season, with both teams making significant changes in their squads. Álvaro Arbeloa debuts as Fulham's manager after replacing Marco Silva, who left the club this summer. Chelsea has been active in the transfer market, investing over £300m in new players while managing some suspensions. Key players for Fulham, such as Tom Cairney and Joachim Andersen, are unavailable due to injury and suspension, respectively.
- •Match kicks off on August 24, 2026, at 20:00 BST.
- •Álvaro Arbeloa makes his managerial debut for Fulham.
- •Marco Silva left Fulham after five seasons, joining Benfica.
- •Chelsea has invested over £300m on new signings this summer.
- •Tom Cairney and Joachim Andersen are out for Fulham due to injury and suspension.
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