Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start under Xabi Alonso

What the report says

Chelsea edged Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to preserve Xabi Alonso’s perfect start as manager, according to Al Jazeera. The result gave Alonso three wins from three in all competitions after earlier Premier League and League Cup victories, and it also highlighted both the team’s attacking momentum and defensive fragility.

Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro put Chelsea in control before Brighton responded through Malick Yalcouye. After the break, a Pedro own goal made it a tense contest, but Cole Palmer’s late strike ultimately settled it for Chelsea. Pascal Gross added a stoppage-time goal for Brighton, but the visitors could not complete the comeback.

The match was notable for Chelsea’s fast start and the variety of scorers, but also for the four goals they conceded. Al Jazeera noted that the club has now scored nine times in its first three matches under Alonso, while questions remain over the back line. The report also pointed to new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez making his debut shortly after joining from Aston Villa, as Chelsea continue to reshape the squad.

Chelsea’s next major test is away to Premier League champions Arsenal on September 6. With the transfer window still open at the time of the match, the report said there was uncertainty around midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who had missed a second straight game amid transfer speculation.