Chelsea Defeats Fulham 3-2 to Secure Winning Start in New Premier League Season

Chelsea kicked off the new English Premier League season with a 3-2 victory over Fulham. Playing at Fulham’s home ground, Chelsea took an early lead in the opening minute through a goal by João Pedro. However, the match intensified when Josh King equalized in the 23rd minute. Morgan Rogers restored Chelsea’s lead with a goal in the 41st minute, and Cole Palmer extended the advantage with a third goal early in the second half in the 49th minute. Gonzalo García scored for Fulham in the 54th minute, narrowing the deficit, but Fulham was unable to find the equalizer, resulting in a 3-2 win for Chelsea.