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Palmer shines as Chelsea edge past Fulham in Alonso debut win

Published by BBC Sport Football 25 August 2026 at 00:53
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Palmer shines as Chelsea edge past Fulham in Alonso debut win
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Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

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