Chelsea secured a frantic 4-3 victory over Brighton, making it two wins from two Premier League matches and three from three in all competitions under manager Xabi Alonso. The match saw goals from Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Morgan Rogers for Chelsea.
Palmer scored the crucial match-winning goal, while Pedro slotted in Chelsea's third. Despite leading 3-0 before half-time, Brighton threatened a comeback, with Malick Yalcouye's goal sparking a partial recovery.
Alonso acknowledged the chaotic nature of the game, stating that Chelsea needed to adapt and that data on possession was not as important as how they played. Chelsea had 25.6% possession against Brighton and 38% against Fulham in their previous match.
The team's next fixture is an away game against Arsenal, which Alonso described as notionally the most difficult fixture.