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Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea beats Fulham to win Premier League opener
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points Cole Palmer scored to make it 3-1, and although Fulham cut the deficit, they were unable to tie the game. Morgan Rogers made a strong debut for Chelsea, scoring in a 3-2 win over Fulham.
Morgan Rogers made a strong debut for Chelsea, scoring in a 3-2 win over Fulham. The match gave new coach Xabi Alonso a winning start to the Premier League season. Rogers, a record signing from Aston Villa, scored four minutes before halftime with a shot from a cutback pass.
Chelsea took the lead early with a goal from João Pedro, but Fulham equalized midway through the first half. Cole Palmer scored to make it 3-1, and although Fulham cut the deficit, they were unable to tie the game. Further details of the match are available from the source.
The win marks a positive start to the season for Chelsea under Alonso's leadership.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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