Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage. Despite the victory, Robert Sanchez struggled significantly. An early kicking error gifted Fulham a corner, and he failed to save King’s equaliser or properly handle Garcia’s second goal, earning a low rating of 3.

Fulham saw strong performances from Josh King, who scored the opener, and Gonzalo Garcia, who added a header on his debut. However, defensive errors plagued them, with Jorge Cuenca implicated in both Chelsea goals. Maxence Lacroix was involved in Chelsea’s first two goals, providing a headed clearance for the opener and a cut-back for Rogers’ strike.

Cole Palmer was named the best player on the pitch, delivering a creative and physical performance that included several superb dribbles and an excellent third goal. He received a rating of 9. Morgan Rogers also impressed on his debut, pressing aggressively and contributing to the attack. The match highlighted individual brilliance amidst a chaotic defensive display.