Chelsea 4 Brighton 3: Blues survive scare after fast start as Palmer goal settles nerves & Alonso maintains 100% record

CHELSEA pipped Brighton in a 4-3 victory to claim three points at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia handed the hosts an early lead before Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro made it three before half-time. Argentine Emi Martinez made his Chelsea debut after securing the move from Aston Villa Credit: Reuters Cole Palmer netted Chelsea’s fourth of the game and his second of the season Credit: Getty Joao Pedro netted an own-goal against his former team Credit: Getty Chelsea make it two out of two wins, while the Seagulls witness their first loss of the season Credit: AFP Just as the Seagulls lost hope, Malick Yalcouye was on hand to deny Emi Martinez a clean sheet on his debut. Pedro then scored an own goal against his former club as Pascal Gross’ attempt was deflected past Martinez. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And, of course, frontman Cole Palmer got on the scoresheet for the second time this season, beating Bart Verbuggen from just outside the box. Gross then added a third for the seaside outfit in the depths of injury time – but it was not enough to take a point. More to follow. Comment now