Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham
Alonso’s win in his first competitive match since taking over at Stamford Bridge came at the expense of his former Liverpool and Spain teammate Alvaro Arbeloa – similarly making his Premier League debut as a coach – who also briefly succeeded Alonso as Real Madrid manager last season.
Chelsea began life under new coach Xabi Alonso with a breathless 3-2 victory at West London neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on Monday as their exciting front three of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all found the net.
Four minutes into the second half, Joao Pedro held up the ball in attack and fed Palmer, who angled a shot through Leno’s legs, underlining the midfielder’s return to form after missing out on a place with England at the World Cup.
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