Rogers Scores on Debut as Chelsea Defeat Fulham in Premier League Opener
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPN, Sportstar
Chelsea defeated Fulham at Craven Cottage to start the Premier League season with a win, courtesy of goals from Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer. Rogers scored his side's second goal on his Chelsea debut after Fulham midfielder Josh King had cancelled out Joao Pedro's opening strike within 31 seconds. Cole Palmer extended Chelsea's lead early in the second half before debutant Gonzalo Garcia scored a close-range header to give Fulham hope. Fulham's defence struggled throughout the match, with goalkeeper Bernd Leno unable to stop the visitors' sustained pressure. The victory secures three points for Chelsea's side under Xabi Alonso to open their campaign.
Why it matters
The match sets the early tone for both clubs in the Premier League season, highlighting immediate contributions from high-profile signings like Rogers alongside defensive vulnerabilities for Fulham.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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