Will Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers play tonight in Fulham vs Chelsea Premier League 2026-27 match?
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The Blues open their Premier League season against the Cottagers.
Fulham will face Chelsea at Craven Cottage in the penultimate encounter of the first gameweek of the 2026-27 Premier League season, as both sides embark on new eras under different management.
The Cottagers bid adieu to Marco Silva after five years, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge in his league debut. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is the latest BlueCo head coach signing by the five-time Premier League winners, who are looking for direction and stability.
Alonso’s appointment at Stamford Bridge has given the Blues a reason to be optimistic after a turbulent season under two head coaches and one interim manager that ended in a dismal 10th-place finish.
Alonso also reaffirmed that individuals who returned late from the World Cup will be eligible for consideration despite a short pre-season.
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Will Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers play tonight for Chelsea?
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Alonso is anticipated to start Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers together in a competitive game for the first time when Chelsea open their first Premier League game against Fulham.
The duo will lead the attacking lineup tonight as Alonso will be observing how the two stars will complement each other in the match.
The pair began against Sociedad, with Rogers scoring his debut goal for Chelsea after joining from Aston Villa for a club-record £117 million.
The signing of Morgan Rogers for a British record amount to assist Cole Palmer in offensive midfield should boost the No. 10 following a disappointing season plagued by exhaustion and injury.
Palmer endured a disappointing campaign last term and will hope to bounce back as he will be eager to lead the club to silverware and a top-four finish to secure a Champions League spot.
Will Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers play tonight?
Yes, both are expected to start tonight.
What time will the Fulham vs Chelsea game be played?
The game will start at 12:30 am IST on August 25, 2026.
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