Chelsea defeat Brighton 4-3 in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, following a high-scoring first half and a tense second period as Brighton mount a late fightback. Chelsea keep their advantage long enough to claim the three points, continuing their winning run under new manager Xabi Alonso.
The outlets describe a match that swings quickly, with Chelsea building a commanding 3-0 lead by 32 minutes. They score early through Romeo Lavia and add further goals involving Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro, before Brighton respond with multiple strikes to bring the game back within reach. While the general goal sequence and final score are consistent, coverage varies in emphasis: Sky Sports and Cyprus Mail focus on the entertaining, seven-goal thriller at home, while Al Jazeera and The Punch highlight Alonso’s early results, noting it is part of an unbeaten and winning start across competitions.
Across sources, the shared point is that Chelsea’s 4-3 win extends Alonso’s early momentum as manager, including recent wins in league fixtures and the League Cup since he took charge.
