Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in a Premier League match, giving Xabi Alonso a winning start as manager and his first derby win. The game is described as taking place on Monday evening as the two London clubs play their league fixture for the opening matchday.
Both outlets agree on the result and that it is Alonso’s first match in the role. Yahoo Sports adds that the match occurs in the context of early Premier League action and describes the sides as London rivals, while also referencing the teams’ leadership at the time. France 24 focuses specifically on the managerial milestone and the match scoreline, without adding further contextual details.
Across coverage, the core facts remain consistent: Chelsea defeat Fulham 3–2, and Alonso leads his team in his debut Premier League game as head coach.
