Chelsea edge Brighton 4-3 in Premier League thriller

Cole Palmer scored a brilliant late goal to secure a 4-3 victory for Chelsea over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026, capping a dramatic Premier League match that saw the home side squander a three-goal lead before holding off a fierce fightback. The win marked a second consecutive victory for new manager Xabi Alonso, who began his reign with a 3-2 win at Fulham on August 25. Chelsea dominated the opening stages, racing to a 3-0 lead within 32 minutes. Romeo Lavia opened the scoring in the fourth minute after a mix-up between Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and defender Mats Wieffer following a corner.