Which manager led Chelsea to a 3–2 victory over Fulham on 24 August 2026?

Xabi Alonso led Chelsea to a 3–2 victory over Fulham on 24 August 2026.

The match was played at Craven Cottage and served as the final fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend. Chelsea’s away win completed a five-goal London contest and gave them three points in their first league match.

Alonso took charge of Chelsea at the start of the season after Calum McFarlane’s interim spell ended. Fulham were managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, another former high-profile Spanish football figure, making the fixture notable for its opposing dugouts.

The result was Chelsea’s second consecutive competitive win over Fulham in the opening round’s London fixtures. Fulham scored twice but finished without a point, while Chelsea became one of three teams to score three goals during the opening weekend.