Joao Pedro scored 31 seconds into Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start. The Brazilian forward chipped the ball over goalkeeper Bernd Leno after a pass from Cole Palmer. His goal ended Chelsea's long-standing struggles with the No.9 shirt, which had been worn by several high-profile forwards who failed to consistently score. Liam Delap, who wore the number last season, scored only once in the league and is reportedly close to a £40m move to Nottingham Forest.
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