Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut set for opening Premier League match against Fulham

Xabi Alonso Chelsea Fulham Premier League 2026/27 Alvaro Arbeloa

The Premier League schedule for the 2026‑27 season has been released, and Xabi Alonso will begin his tenure as Chelsea manager with an opening away game at Fulham on Monday Night Football (24 August). Alonso, the former Real Madrid boss, takes charge after a turbulent 2025‑26 campaign that saw Chelsea dismiss Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.

The fixture also pits Alonso against former Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Arbeloa, who is being linked with the Fulham job, creating a West London derby of two ex‑Madrid coaches in the very first round. The season’s broadcast arrangements see Sky Sports and TNT Sports sharing live UK rights, with BBC Sport providing highlights.

Chelsea’s full fixture list includes matches against Brighton, Arsenal, Hull City, Brentford, Bournemouth, Everton, Tottenham, Manchester United, Sunderland, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Coventry, Ipswich, Newcastle United and others across the campaign.

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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: List in full as Xabi Alonso starts with a West London derby [www.101greatgoals.com]

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Arbeloa u Realu zamijenio Alonsa, sada se sastaju već u prvom kolu [www.telegram.hr]

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