Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

SHOCKING: 11 - What They Never Told You

Cole Palmer Gives Xabi Alonso the Best and Worst Moments of Chelsea Debut

After a summer spent getting bored while watching the World Cup from the sidelines, Palmer stole the spotlight in his first Premier League appearance of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Glaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Xabi Alonso explains why Chelsea will not be built around Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers

Manager does not want to overemphasise his front three despite impressing against Fulham

Evening Standard · Aug 24

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Cole Palmer lifts lid on mentality for new Chelsea season after injury hell: 'I'm ready, I'm hungry'

Blues forward looked back to his best against Fulham

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Alvaro Arbeloa hails Fulham starlet Josh King after impressing against Chelsea: 'What a player'

Cottagers’ 19-year-old phenom upstaged some of Blues’ top players

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Six Way Too Early Predictions After First Premier League Weekend

It’s time for some knee-jerk reactions after the first weekend of the 2026–27 Premier League season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Xabi Alonso defends Robert Sanchez after Chelsea warned goalkeeping errors will ‘haunt’ title charge

Fulham twice benefited from errors by Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez in a five-goal thriller

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Xabi Alonso facing familiar problem

Quality of Blues’ goalkeeping talent under scrutiny again

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Fulham: Blues Attacking Trio Power Alonso’s Winning Debut

The Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea started with a London Derby win on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

What Chelsea’s madcap win over Fulham proves about new era of Premier League - and their title chances

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Both sides were punished in an end-to-end game heavy on attacking prowess but light on defensive ability

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Alonso’s new look front-three impress but one issue still persists

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Chelsea’s front three dazzle as they edge out Fulham in derby thriller

Chelsea’s front three of João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer were all on target as they began the Xabi Alonso era with a 3-2 win at Fulham

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Chelsea player ratings vs Fulham: Cole Palmer back to his best but Robert Sanchez dreadful

Debutants shine across the park as Xabi Alonso enjoys positive first match

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Fulham vs Chelsea player ratings: Two Blues debutants star with 8/10s but problem player scores 4/10

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Morgan Rogers bagged a debut goal as Xabi Alonso got off to a winning start as Blues manager

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: New-look Blues make winning start as Xabi Alonso era

Xabi Alonso quick off the mark as Alvaro Arbeloa’s Cottagers impress in defeat

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Premier League Transfers: Total Money Spent by Clubs in 2026 Summer Window

Some huge sums have been shelled out by clubs right across the division.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Xabi Alonso explains Moises Caicedo absence vs Fulham as Chelsea hit with double injury blow

Ecuador midfielder was a surprise exclusion for west London derby, as was summer signing Marco Palestra

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Chelsea send clear transfer hint with squad decision against Fulham

Several transfer-listed players left out for trip to Craven Cottage

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Fulham vs. Chelsea—Premier League: Live Score and Match Stats

Two former Real Madrid managers collide in west London.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Premier League – as it happened

Cole Palmer capped a majestic performance with the decisive third goal as Chelsea edged Fulham in a brilliant game

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Xabi Alonso gets better of old friend Alvaro Arbeloa

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE: Blues warned title challenge is ‘impossible’ without key change despite win

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Both sides were punished in an end-to-end game heavy on attacking prowess but light on defensive ability

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

How to Watch Fulham vs. Chelsea on TV, Live Stream

The West London rivals face off at Craven Cottage to wrap up the Premier League‘s opening weekend.

FourFourTwo · Aug 24

History is against Ipswich Town if they want to avoid becoming a yo-yo club, but here’s why they can buck the trend

The Tractor Boys have bounced between the top two divisions over the past three seasons, yet this time they have what it takes to survive in the Premier League

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Will Chelsea challenge for the Premier League title? Why this new dawn feels different

Yet another new era begins, with Xabi Alonso at the helm, but something has changed

1 … 10 11 12 13

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.