Chelsea opened their 2026-27 Premier League season with a 3-2 win over Fulham on August 24. Xabi Alonso’s first competitive match in charge saw the attack click immediately with Joao Pedro scoring after just 31 seconds, followed by a goal from Morgan Rogers, the British-record signing from Aston Villa for 117 million pounds. However, the defense raised concerns as goalkeeper Robert Sanchez committed errors leading to both Fulham goals, bringing his total to eight errors resulting in goals over the past two-plus seasons. The attacking trio of Pedro, Palmer, and Rogers displayed impressive chemistry, but recurring goalkeeping issues threaten to undermine the club’s title ambitions.
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