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Chelsea maintain perfect start in seven-goal Brighton thriller

Published by BBC Sport Football 30 August 2026 at 22:00
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Chelsea maintain perfect start in seven-goal Brighton thriller
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Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season under Xabi Alonso, holding off a Brighton fightback to win a seven-goal encounter 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.

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