Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start under Xabi Alonso
Summary
Chelsea won a high-scoring game against Brighton with a 4-3 victory, extending their winning run under new manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea scored nine goals in their first three games, showing strong attacking form but also defensive weaknesses.Key Facts
- Chelsea has won all three of its recent games under manager Xabi Alonso.
- Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 at their home stadium, Stamford Bridge.
- Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea’s first goal; Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro added two more in the first half.
- Brighton scored three goals, including one from a deflection off Chelsea’s Pedro and a late stoppage-time goal.
- Chelsea’s new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut after joining from Aston Villa.
- Chelsea’s defense has allowed four goals in three games, showing some weaknesses.
- Upcoming match for Chelsea is against Premier League champions Arsenal on September 6.
- There is uncertainty if midfielder Enzo Fernandez will play soon due to transfer speculation involving Manchester City.
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