Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

BSBBC Sport·Monday, 24 August 2026

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Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

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Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

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