Chelsea to play only in London in Premier League until mid-October | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea begin their Premier League season on Monday at Fulham, and a quirk of the schedule keeps them in London for all their league fixtures until mid-October.

They start with a derby against the Cottagers in the south of the capital, then host Brighton. According to L'Équipe, the calendar should spare them lengthy travel and costs in the early weeks.

Matchweek three brings an away date with reigning champions Arsenal, still within the city. In September, a trip to Brentford sits between home matches against Hull City and Bournemouth, Brentford being in the west of Greater London.

Their first league journey beyond London is scheduled for the seventh game, a visit to Everton in Liverpool.

Kick-off is at 21:00 on Monday.

Source: L'Équipe

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