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Chelsea overturned a 2-1 deficit to beat Fulham 3-2, with Joao Pedro scoring early, Morgan Rogers levelling Chelsea’s score, and Cole Palmer finishing decisively to seal the win as Robert Sanchez had a tough night in goal.
Chelsea supporters, under new manager Xabi Alonso, overwhelmingly favor a back-three setup for the Fulham clash (3-4-2-1/3-4-3), with Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix and Reece James as the preferred centre-backs (all well over 90%), Marco Palestra as the leading wing-back option (81%), and Caicedo and Enzo Fernández anchoring midfield. The front line centers on Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and João Pedro, with Pedro Neto also in the mix to join the attacking trio.
Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, aim to stabilise a young squad and improve emotional discipline after last season’s red cards as they travel to Fulham in a West London derby, while Fulham look to make the most of home conditions.
NBC Sports’ 2 Robbies crew predict Arsenal will win the 2026-27 Premier League, with City, Chelsea, United and Spurs in the title mix under new managers; Erling Haaland is the likely Golden Boot winner, while David Raya or Gianluigi Donnarumma could claim the Golden Glove. Xabi Alonso is pegged as Manager of the Year, while promotion, relegation options, breakout stars and a notable summer transfer (Bruno Guimarães) figure in the discussion. Relegated: Hull City, Coventry City, Ipswich Town; promoted: West Ham, Southampton, Wolves.
Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are weighing selling their roughly 13% stakes to Clearlake Capital, which already holds a majority and would gain full control under the current agreement that blocks third‑party sales without partner consent. Fresh discussions have resurfaced amid a long-running strategic stalemate and plans for a new stadium, while Walter faces a US DOJ probe into undisclosed loans. If completed, Clearlake would hold around 86% of Chelsea; external sales are unlikely under the arrangement, freeing Clearlake to press ahead with ownership and stadium ambitions.
Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in their final pre-season match, with Morgan Rogers opening the scoring after João Pedro’s cross, Real Sociedad leveling just before halftime via Jon Aramburu, and João Pedro scoring twice after the break (the second assisted by Malo Gusto). Chelsea’s second-half performance improved and they head into the 2026-27 season with momentum, next facing Fulham away in their league debut.
Chelsea host Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge for the final pre-season clash under Xabi Alonso, with Reece James captaining and Enzo Fernández in the lineup as Chelsea play a 4-2-3-1; kickoff is 14:00 BST on Aug 15, 2026. There’s no TV coverage in the US/UK, Spain airs on ETB1, and CFC+ offers streaming for £9.99 for the game or £14.99 for the season.
Chelsea host Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge for a final pre-season clash as they prep for the Premier League, with a near-full squad including Enzo Fernández and other new signings competing under Xabi Alonso; Real Sociedad, led by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pellegrino Matarazzo, aim to build on a Copa del Rey win. The match isn’t on UK/US TV, but is streamed on CFC+ (Spain’s ETB1 covers the game).
Chelsea outplayed AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, with Milan’s defense leaking chances and Terracciano criticised for a comical error on the second goal; Torriani was Milan’s best-rated player at 6, but the visitors looked tactically off and several players struggled, while Chelsea appeared sharper and more composed as they build toward the season.
Chelsea’s pre-season tour finished with a 3-3 thriller against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia, a heated encounter that featured seven yellow cards and led to the planned penalty shootout being halted before it could take place.
Milan head coach Ruben Amorim admitted his side would struggle in their warm-up against Chelsea and said there will be squad decisions this week as Milan prepares for the first competitive match, with Chelsea taking control after Joao Pedro’s goals and Moises Caicedo’s volley while Milan failed to register a shot on target.
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over AC Milan in a largely experimental pre-season clash, exposing Milan’s overcrowded squad, a heavy reliance on Luka Modrić, and the sense that the match is a wasted exercise unless it drives needed signings (a ball-playing centre-back, a wing-back, and an attacking midfielder) before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea’s 21-year-old Marco Palestra starred in a 3-0 friendly win over AC Milan, flashing positional fluency from left-back to wing-back and into attacking duties, with fans praising his ball-skills and fret-free dribbling as he defies the defender label; the report notes his move from Atalanta to Chelsea for around €50m plus add-ons.
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over Milan in Jakarta as Joao Pedro scored twice and Moises Caicedo added a late volley; Xabi Alonso trialed a 3-4-2-1 formation with Pedro in a left-attacking pocket and Marco Palestra at wing-back, while Neto and Palmer supported Welbeck, hinting at a more vertical, adaptable Chelsea ahead of the new season.
Chelsea wrap up their preseason under new manager Xabi Alonso with a friendly against AC Milan in Jakarta as they aim to squeeze in two weeks of training before their Premier League debut vs Fulham. The article lists Chelsea’s starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 and Milan’s starting XI, the substitutes, and notes the Aug. 8, 2026, 7pm local kickoff at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, plus TV/streaming options (CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes, Paramount+, Fox One, StarTimes, and CFC+).