New Managers Face Mixed Results in Premier League Opening Weekend

The Premier League kicked off its season with a historic nine clubs appointing new managers, including Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham and Xabi Alonso at Chelsea. This opening weekend saw mixed results for these new faces.

Alonso's Chelsea secured a win against Fulham, with notable performances from Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Morgan Rogers, although goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's errors raised concerns. Meanwhile, Arbeloa's Fulham struggled despite a debut goal from Gonzalo Garcia.

Andoni Iraola, now at Liverpool, managed to avoid defeat with a late penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but the team showed vulnerabilities reminiscent of last season's struggles. Enzo Maresca at Manchester City also faced challenges, needing late goals to secure a win against Bournemouth. Overall, the new managers have much to address as they settle into their roles.