Chelsea Beat Brighton 4-3 in Thriller, Alonso's Second Win
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Chelsea edged Brighton 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller, giving new manager Xabi Alonso his second straight win in the Premier League.
Chelsea won a seven-goal thriller against Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in the Premier League on Sunday, August 30, 2026, giving manager Xabi Alonso his second consecutive win since taking charge.
Cole Palmer was influential for the Blues, with the match swinging back and forth before Chelsea held their nerve to see out the win. The result continues an encouraging start to Alonso's tenure at Stamford Bridge, as he looks to build momentum early in the season.
Brighton pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages but could not find a way through Chelsea's defence for a third time. The victory lifts Chelsea's confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures.