Chelsea’s fast starts become a winning habit under Alonso

Early goals set Chelsea on their way

Chelsea’s 5-1 win against Bournemouth continued their trend of starting quickly. The club have scored within the first 10 minutes in five of their six matches this season, turning fast openings into a recurring feature of their campaign.

Morgan Rogers credited the team’s preparation under Xabi Alonso, saying: “He gets us firing, gets us going. We always want to start off on the front foot.” Rogers said early goals had helped Chelsea win games, particularly at home, and urged the side to maintain the habit.

A useful platform

Alonso said the quick starts were not down to him, but Chelsea’s ability to seize momentum has become a clear strength. The Bournemouth result extended the pattern and reinforced the value of getting on the scoresheet early.