- Chelsea secured a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in Xabi Alonso's first match in charge.
- Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and £117m summer signing Morgan Rogers were all on the scoresheet for the Blues.
- Fulham scored twice following two errors from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who spilled a shot and let in an effort from a tight angle.
- Alonso defended Sanchez after the match, stating that the team can learn from the errors while having secured three points.
- Pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville heavily criticised Sanchez, claiming Chelsea cannot win the league with him in goal.
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