This was a crash course for Xabi Alonso in life at Chelsea. His new side thrilled in possession at Craven Cottage. The front three of João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers combined to devastating effect and there was even an assist for the new £52m centre-back, Maxence Lacroix.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/24/fulham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report)