Chelsea attack roaring but major problem remains in seven-goal thriller vs Brighton
Xabi Alonso speaks to the media after Chelsea's 3-2 win over Fulham
TL;DR
- Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 in Xabi Alonso's home Premier League debut.
- Romeo Lavia scored his first Chelsea goal early in the match.
- Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro extended Chelsea's lead to 3-0.
- Brighton pulled a goal back before halftime and another after the break to make it 3-2.
- Cole Palmer scored a crucial fourth goal for Chelsea in the 74th minute.
- Brighton scored a late header, but Chelsea held on for the win.
- Chelsea maintained their perfect record under Alonso.