Chelsea vs Fulham Under New Managers | MLS News

Chelsea and Fulham clash in a high-stakes London derby as the Premier League kicks off, with history favoring Chelsea—54 wins in 95 meetings—but last season’s nail-biting finish, decided by goal difference, hints at a tighter battle. New manager Xabi Alonso leads a refreshed Chelsea squad, boasting preseason wins against Real Sociedad and AC Milan, while Fulham, under new Spaniard Álvaro Arbeloa (Alonso’s former Real Madrid colleague), struggled with just one preseason win. With both managers sharing a personal connection and Fulham closing the gap dramatically last year, this opener could set the tone for a thrilling campaign. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18682a29a22b811a