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The Fulham vs Chelsea match broke the Premier League record: Arbeloa and Alonso are the 10th and 11th debuting managers of the matchday, surpassing records from the 2012/13 and 2016/17 seasons.

The clash between Fulham and Chelsea has created a historic milestone for the Premier League. Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso became the 10th and 11th managers to make their debuts leading their clubs in a single opening matchday.

This achievement sets a new record for the competition's history, excluding the inaugural Premier League season of 1992/93. The previous record stood at 9 managerial debuts on the opening weekend, achieved in the 2012/13 and 2016/17 seasons.

Consequently, the London derby at Craven Cottage has illustrated the current wave of managerial changes sweeping through the English football elite.