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Joao Pedro stuns Fulham with 31-second goal for Chelsea

sportsAug 24, 202615166

João Pedro chipped over Bernd Leno in the 31st second to give Chelsea an immediate 1-0 lead at Fulham. Chelsea held on to win 3-2, with Cole Palmer scoring the decisive winner after Fulham's García pulled one back five minutes later. The goal made João Pedro one of the standout scorers in Gameweek 1, earning 11 Fantasy Premier League points in several managers' teams. Commenters singled out Chelsea's front three, João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, as a potent attacking trio and credited the new-look side for a strong opening performance. The result leaves Chelsea with an opening-day victory on the road at Craven Cottage and gives manager Emilio (Ancelotti mentioned in posts) options up front early in the season.