'They don fess!' – Nigerians react as Chelsea handed Monday night Football opener in 2026/27 Premier League fixtures

The release of the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures has already sparked lively debates among football fans, but it was Chelsea’s opening-day assignment that generated some of the funniest reactions online.

The Blues have been scheduled to play under the spotlight of Monday Night Football during the opening round of fixtures.

Chelsea will face Fulham in the opening game of the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures on Monday, 24th August.

One of the reactions from X user @EngrArmstrong_, who jokingly suggested that Chelsea had been singled out from the very beginning of the campaign.

“They don fess slam Chelsea Monday Night Football on the opening game of the season make their mind dey fess," he posted.

For many supporters, the Monday night slot represents both an opportunity and a challenge.

Chelsea head into the new campaign amid high expectations following the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new coach and the restructuring of the whole team.

The opening fixture will provide an early glimpse of what supporters can expect from the team as they aim to challenge near the top of the table.