NewzChelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 in their Premier League season opener on Monday in London. The match marked a successful debut for new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and featured a goal from recent signing Morgan Rogers, who joined the club from Aston Villa last month. Joao Pedro also contributed to the victory with a goal just 31 seconds into the match.
The win serves as a positive start for Alonso, who was hired to improve the team's performance following their 10th-place finish in the previous season. The match was described as a pulsating encounter that saw Chelsea secure all three points in their first league fixture under the new leadership.
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