Chelsea kicked off their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory against local rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday evening.
The West London derby delivered plenty of entertainment, with both sides contributing to a fast-paced clash.
The visitors started brightly, with Joao Pedro opening the scoring in the very first minute of the match.
Fulham equalised in the 23rd minute through Josh King, but Chelsea regained the lead just before half time when summer signing Morgan Rogers found the back of the net.
Cole Palmer extended the advantage shortly after the break.
Fulham fought back valiantly, reducing the deficit through Gonzalo Garcia in the 54th minute, but Chelsea held firm to claim all three points.
The victory provides a positive start for the Blues, who have undergone another summer of major squad changes, integrating several new faces into the starting lineup as they aim for a strong finish this season.
