Chelsea takes thrilling 4-3 victory against Brighton in Premier League

Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 in an intense match at Stamford Bridge on August 30. The home side established a 3-0 lead early in the game and seemed poised for a comfortable win. However, Brighton fought back, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 before Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, bringing the score to 4-2. Pascal Gross added a late goal for Brighton, but Chelsea held on for the win. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed relief following the match, highlighting both the entertainment value and defensively concerning moments of the game, including an injury to Moises Caicedo, who came off the bench but could not finish the match.

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