Chelsea Edges Brighton 4-3 in Premier League Thriller
Chelsea FC triumphed over Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Chelsea secured their second consecutive win of the season.
The Blues established a 3-0 lead with goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro. Brighton responded with two goals, narrowing the gap and threatening a comeback.
Cole Palmer extended Chelsea's lead to 4-2, but Pascal Gross scored in stoppage time, making it 4-3. Chelsea's victory ended a streak of four consecutive defeats against Brighton.
The match saw Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez making his debut after transferring from Aston Villa. The game was marked by Chelsea's effective high-intensity play, which troubled Brighton throughout the match.
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