Huddersfield Town's Jonathan Hogg, centre, battles with Chelsea's Jorginho, left, and Ross Barkley during their English Premier League soccer match at the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, England. (Photo | AP) 
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Maurizio Sarri starts English Premier League life with Chelsea beating Huddersfield 3-0

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri got off to a winning Premier League start as new signing Jorginho slotted home coolly from the penalty spot in a 3-0 win at Huddersfield on Saturday.

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HUDDERSFIELD: Maurizio Sarri enjoyed a winning start to life as a manager in the English Premier League as Chelsea outclassed Huddersfield 3-0 on Saturday.

Former Napoli coach Sarri replaced Antonio Conte in a restless summer for the London club but any fears of an opening-day upset disappeared with goals from France international N'Golo Kante, summer signing Jorginho and Pedro.

World Cup winner Kante's untidy 34th-minute volley and Jorginho's audacious penalty on the stroke of halftime put Chelsea in control before Pedro wrapped up the points in the closing stages.

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