London: Chelsea, under the management of new boss Xabi Alonso, edged past Fulham with a 3-2 victory in a gripping Premier League encounter on Monday night. The Blues managed to clinch their first three points of the season in this away fixture.

According to Thai News Agency, the match saw an explosive start as Chelsea's Joo Pedro scored just 31 seconds into the game, giving the visitors an early lead. Fulham responded in the 23rd minute when Josh King found the net, leveling the score at 1-1. However, Chelsea regained the lead before halftime with a close-range goal from Morgan Rogers in the 41st minute. The second half witnessed Chelsea extending their lead to 3-1 with a goal from Cole Palmer in the 48th minute. Despite Fulham's Gonzalo Garc­a narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the 55th minute, Chelsea held onto their lead to secure the win.

Post-match, Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. He acknowledged the challenges of winning away games in the Premier League but praised his team for their professionalism and maturity in handling various situations throughout the match. Alonso also emphasized that while there are areas for improvement, the performance serves as a solid foundation for future matches.

Fulham's manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, expressed his disappointment with the outcome, particularly after conceding a goal so early in the match. Despite the setback, Arbeloa remains committed to maintaining Fulham's high-energy style and high-pressure pressing, confident that the team will continue to improve as the season progresses.