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# Premier League: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Xabi Alonso post-match interview

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 24 Aug
- **Club:** Chelsea
- **Original URL:** https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/crl6r2wgd35o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things" this season.

MATCH REPORT: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea

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