Chelsea Edge Fulham 3-2 in First Match Under Coach Xabi Alonso

Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Fulham in their latest Premier League fixture at Craven Cottage in London. The fixture marked the first match for the Blues under the leadership of their newly appointed head coach, Xabi Alonso.

The visitors made a sensational start to the encounter when Joao Pedro found the back of the net within the opening 30 seconds of the match. This lightning-fast strike gave the Blues an early advantage in what would develop into a fiercely contested London derby.

Building upon that rapid opener, Chelsea continued to press their opponents throughout the fixture. Alongside Joao Pedro, teammates Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers also added their names to the scoresheet for the Blues, securing a crucial 3-2 advantage.

Despite the visiting side's strong attacking display, Fulham mounted a determined challenge of their own at Craven Cottage. The home team managed to find the back of the net twice through goals scored by Josh King and Goncalo Garcia.

Ultimately, the resilient effort from Fulham proved insufficient to overturn the deficit as the final whistle confirmed the scoreline at 3-2. The victory hands new coach Xabi Alonso a successful start to his tenure in charge of the London club.